Carpentry & Joinery, Diploma Level 1 Level 1, Full Time, 1 year 1
Course
In Norwich
Description
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Location
Norwich
Entry Requirements
You will need to gain a minimum of 2 GCSE E/3 grades including Maths and English.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to succeed on the course. Students will also need to have basic skills in IT, Maths and communications.
A good reference from a previous employer, school or work experience provider is also required.
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About this course
Career Progression
Successful students could go directly into employment or go onto an apprenticeship with an employer.
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Subjects
- Construction Training
- Trade
- Full Time
- Communications
- Joinery
- Carpentry
- Maths
- Construction
- English
Course programme
Summary
The course is approximately a sixty/forty mix of practical and theoretical content, with the majority of the time being spent in the trade specific workshop area and the rest in key skills study rooms and classrooms.
There are six units - three that are common to all branches of the construction industry and three that are trade specific.
Core units: Safe working practices in construction, information, quantities and communications with others, building methods and construction technology.
Trade specific units: Produce basic woodworking joints, maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools, prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools.
The following transferable skills will also be acquired during the course: Communications, application of number, improving own learning, problem solving, working with others. Good English and Maths skills are essential for most jobs and courses you will progress onto.
Additional information
Carpentry & Joinery, Diploma Level 1 Level 1, Full Time, 1 year 1