Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Diploma (Part Time)

Is this course for me?
This course suits those considering entering the building
industry and who would like to learn carpentry and joinery
What will I study?
This course consists of practical tasks with theoretical study.
Students spend a pre-set amount of time in both the carpentry and
trowel-trade craft areas.
Subjects:

• Know how to carry out safe working practices in
  construction
• Carry out safe working practices in construction
• Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with
  others 1
• Information, quantities and communicating with others 1
• Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
  1
• Building methods and construction technology 1
• Know how to produce basic woodworking joints
• Produce basic woodworking joints
• Know how to maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand
  tools
• Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
• Know how to prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable
  power tools
• Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools

What can I do next?
This can lead to a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
and/or NVQ qualifications after employment. The course cam lead to
opportunities in: self-employment, construction companies and local
authority maintenance teams.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have a short interview and initial
assessment.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by an externally set theoretical knowledge test,
taken at the college and retaken if necessary. Students also meet
regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.
There will be a final online theory exam and an internally marked
practical exam.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£645Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.