Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 Evening

Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 Evening
Course Overview
This course consists of a range of Carpentry and Joinery units to give a good introduction to carpentry and joinery. The course will also address a range of health and safety issues related to your trade training.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

September 2010
1year, 2 evenings per week, 5.30pm-9pm
West Lancashire Construction Academy

Who The Course is for
This course is for school leavers and adults interested in a career in construction.
Successful students tend to:
- have practical skills and good hand skills
- be able to follow technical drawings, building plans, and other instructions
- be fit and strong enough to carry tools and materials
Course Content
- Health and Safety within the construction industry
- Stacking and storing materials and equipment
- The construction industry
- Produce basic woodworking joints
- Maintain hand tools
- Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
All elements are assessed and must meet Construction Awards Alliance standards.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
- Assessment is via multiple choice examination and practical tests
- Awarding body phase test
- Portfolio of knowledge
Qualifications Gained
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery qualification (Construction Awards Alliance).
Progression Opportunities
Successful students may progress onto the Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
Career Opportunities
This course may allow students to gain employment within the construction industry.
This course may allow students to move on to an apprenticeship.
Course Costs
Course costs may be subject to change.