NVQ Level 1/2 Carpentry and Joinery inc Constr. Dip. Level 1/2 (two years - one day a week)
NVQ
In Romford
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Location
Romford
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Duration
2 Years
All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within out start of the art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities. The topics include: NVQ Level 1 leading on to Level 2. NVQ is split up into units: Level 1 for 1st Year.
Important information
Government funding available
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Start date
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About this course
None, but you need to be reasonably fit and have manual dexterity. If in any doubt ask for advice from college admissions.
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Course programme
Construction and the Built Environment - Carpentry
NVQ Level 1/2 Carpentry and Joinery inc Constr. Dip. Level 1/2 (two years - one day a week)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
On this two year course the study methods include formal classes, student-centred learning, tutorials and practical workshop activities.
Duration :Two years - One day a week
Who the Course is For:
Anyone from the age of 16 upwards wishing to have a skill and career in carpentry and joinery.
Assessment:
Consists of theory and practical assessments for all units taken when you and your lecturer feel that you are capable of achieving the standards required for industry. Arrangements will then be made so that the assessment can take place. It should be noted that the job knowledge should be completed before the practical assessment.
Formal assessment takes place at Level 1 & 2
Students will need to register with the CITB & purchase the necessary credits before assessments can take place
Course Leads To:
Employment opportunities in the construction industry.
A nationally recognised qualification
By the end of year 2 you should have achieved Level 2.
Progress to level 3
Entry Requirements:
None, but you need to be reasonably fit and have manual dexterity. If in any doubt ask for advice from college admissions.
Content:
All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within out start of the art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities. The topics include:
NVQ Level 1 leading on to Level 2.
NVQ is split up into units:
Level 1 for 1st Year
This consists of 11 units which range from Health and Safety to who does what in the building trade. Practical subjects are also covered so that basic skills demanded by industry are covered. Some examples are:
Identifying materials
Loading and unloading various materials
Using hand tools
Making small window frames
Getting to know where the correct joints should be etc.
Level 2 for 2nd Year
Levelling, identifying materials, power tools. Interpreting manufacturers catalogues, hanging doors, fixing letter boxes and various locks, fixing architrave and skirting.
Setting out and making windows.
Identifying and taking off sizes of materials, hanging sashes to window frames.
Identifying ironmongery (locks, hinges etc).
Using a circular rip sawing machine.
Roofing and Floor construction
Access platforms (scaffolding)
NVQ Level 1/2 Carpentry and Joinery inc Constr. Dip. Level 1/2 (two years - one day a week)