Wood Machining
Vocational qualification
In Plymouth
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Plymouth
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Duration
1 Year
Already working in the industry? Now ready to move on and add to your skills? Then this next progression in the nationally recognised series of NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications should be a priority. We will help you focus your problem solving and planning skills to develop and design products, processes or devices in the field of wood machining. We cover all the relevant aspects
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About this course
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
• an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
• a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of an apprenticeship course
• successful...
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Award:
NVQ Level 3 - City & Guilds, CITB
What's it all about?:
Already working in the industry? Now ready to move on and add to your skills? Then this next progression in the nationally recognised series of NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications should be a priority. We will help you focus your problem solving and planning skills to develop and design products, processes or devices in the field of wood machining. We cover all the relevant aspects and current issues, and we will give you all the help you need to study and practice.
Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
• an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
• a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of an apprenticeship course
• successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart course
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.
Candidates must be in employment as a wood machinist.
Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:
The following areas are covered:
*contribute to the provision of a productive working environment
*organise the production of sawn, planed and profiled products
*resolve problems in wood machining operations
*contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work
*design, produce and maintain tooling
*maintain machinery and equipment
*optimise the performance of machinery, equipment and processes.
When can I study?:
Various days and times
Are there any exams?:
Students will be assessed continuously to the industrial standards set by the lead body, CITB.
Course Facts
Although we are not yet able to confirm dates or fees, applications for the next course are now welcome.
Wood Machining