Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY Entry Requirements
2 GCSEs grade D or above in English and Maths, mature students welcome.
Description
This is a one year course designed to give students a preliminary qualification in carpentry and joinery, providing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to progress to Construction Certificate level 2 in carpentry and joinery.

This scheme is designed to cover the basic knowledge in carpentry and joinery. In addition to the theory there is a full programme of elementary practical tasks completed in the workshop.

The level 1 course will lead to Level 2 Certificate. All students will embark on a course of study that integrates level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Skills.
Course Content
Students will be given instructions, guidance and encouragement to practise and develop your skills necessary for carpentry and joinery.

Safe working practices
Information, quantities and communicating with others
Building methods, and construction technology
Basix woodworking joints
Maintain and use hand tools
Prepare and use portable power tools
A synoptic practical assignment
Where a course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
This course is continuously assessed by both practical and written assingments/test plus a City and Guilds on-line test.
Progression
This course is a recognised route into a Construction Certificate Level 2 and 3, employment or an Apprenticeship.
Materials
- A comprehensive reading list can be supplied upon request. The recommended books cost approximately £60 (all books can be borrowed from the College and local libraries).
- Protective footwear is mandatory
- A4 paper, folder, common stationery and scale rule.
- Constant supply of pencils.
- All tools and materials are supplied.