Carpentry and Joinery
Carpenters and joiners require an eye for detail, a sense of precision and a creative flair. If you want to train in carpentry and joinery, our experienced tutors will guide you through the skills areas in our industry-standard equipped workshops. You’ll learn about construction technology, how to use woodwork joints, maintenance of tools and using power tools. Building on this, you will also learn about erecting structural carcassing, using circular saws and first and second fixing – or the difference between the structural work and finishing work, which takes place after plastering. You also have the option of training for a multi-trades qualification, including Brickwork and Joinery, with the opportunity to study one of those at a higher level. As well as this, you’ll get the chance to gain your workshop licence, plus valuable work experience with local companies and community projects. Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to future proof your skills by learning about green technology, including insulation such as underfloor, air source and ground source heating. Your workshop will be set up to highlight green technologies, showing you what’s on the market, what’s available and the equipment you’ll be using, such as rainwater harvesting, ground source heat pumps, solar panels and wind turbines.
Study at Level:
This course is offered at Levels 1, 2 and 3.
These courses are assessed through a series of practical and online multiple-choice tests, which can help you when deciding which course or option you wish to take to progress your learning of this.
Level 1 – You will require GCSEs grade 1-2 or equivalent including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.Level 2 – You will require a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above including English and Maths.Level 3 – You will require a Level 2 qualification in your chosen subject area plus 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths.ENGLISH & MATHS If you haven’t achieved a GCSE Grade 4 (C) in English and/or Maths, you will be required to either; take a Functional Skills qualification if you have achieved a Grade 1 or 2, or retake the GCSE if you’ve achieved Grade 3. You will be fully supported by our specialist team.
At level 2 and above you are required to complete a work placement.
This will be an external work placement within your industry of study.
During your course, we ensure you develop employability skills and gain the relevant experience for your next steps. We provide information, advice and support when completing your course and progressing to work or going into further study. When applying for university, we can provide support with the UCAS application and Student Finance. Once you’ve completed a Level 3 qualification, you could progress into employment or further your studies with a degree-level qualification.
CAREER AREAS • Site Joiner • Carpenter • Workshop Joinery • Joiner
