Carpentry & Joinery (ICA) - ADULT

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In Preston

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    Course

  • Location

    Preston

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Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

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About this course

To be successful on the FCA course (and be eligible to progress to the more advanced ICA) students will complete a portfolio and undertake an external multi-choice on line test. A portfolio of evidence records satisfactory achievement of standards in the following units.

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Carpentry & Joinery (ICA) - ADULT

Course ID:
PC09595

Academy:
Construction

Introduction:
This leaflet attempts to address the following points in relation to Adult Joinery Courses.

  • Levels (Foundation Construction Award - FCA & Intermediate Construction Award - ICA)
  • Overview of requirements for successful completion
  • Modes of attendance (Days and Evenings
  • Expectations
  • Fees


Study Mode & Location:
Modes of attendance for courses starting in September 2007. Adult Joinery Students have three choices of attendance patterns.

  • Two days per week - (is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesday 9.15am - 4.15pm)

    FCA - Enrol to PC68598

    ICA - Enrol to PC09975 (Thursday and Friday)

  • Two evenings per week - (is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday Evenings 5.30pm - 9.00pm)

    FCA - Enrol to PC01798

    ICA - Enrol to PC09595 (Tuesday and Thursday)

  • Saturdays (scheduled for Saturdays 8.30am - 3.00pm)


  • FCA - Enrol to PC21917

    ICA - Enrol to PC23548

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Course Content:

FCA Course
Joinery student's start with this level 1 (introduction) course which is based around â€-Bench Joinery' and its main function is to enable students to develop joinery skills with close attention to detail. The intention being that once individuals have developed this attention to detail by working on the bench, they can easily transfer those skills to other woodworking occupations or situations.

To be successful on the FCA course (and be eligible to progress to the more advanced ICA) students will complete a portfolio and undertake an external multi-choice on line test. A portfolio of evidence records satisfactory achievement of standards in the following units:

  • Wood jointing techniques
  • Maintain and use woodworking hand tools
  • Preparation and use of portable power tools
  • Contribute to providing working platforms
  • Contribute to work relationships
  • Handle and store resources


The on line multi choice assessment is undertaken in the spring and consists of a City and Guilds level 1 carpentry and joinery test.

ICA Course
After completion of the FCA most students choose to progress to this level 2 intermediate award where the introductory skills are extended by the manufacture of joinery components. Again the course is based around bench joinery with particular emphasis on â€-paying attention to details'. Again once these skills have been developed they can be transferred to other wood occupations such as site carpentry and joinery.

Of particular note for this level 2 ICA course is the relationship to the â€-employer related NVQ level 2'. Further information on this relationship can be found in the leaflet â€-Adult Students Returning to Study in Construction Occupations'

To be successful on the ICA course (and be eligible to use the portfolio as the bases of an NVQ portfolio) students will complete the said portfolio, undertake a timed practical test, undertake a health and safety test and an external multi-choice on line test. A portfolio of evidence records satisfactory achievement of standards in the following units:

  • Manufacture joinery products - including setting out rods and mark out products
  • Set up and use portable power tools
  • Contribute to efficient working practices
  • Erect and dismantle working platforms
  • Store resources ready for use


The on line multi choice assessments are undertaken in the spring and consists of a health and safety test (the same as that undertaken by construction workers applying for a CSCS card) and a City and Guilds level 2 carpentry and joinery test.

Further details will be given to students regarding this ICA award while undertaking their FCA.

Assessment:
To be successful on the FCA course (and be eligible to progress to the more advanced ICA) students will complete a portfolio and undertake an external multi-choice on line test. A portfolio of evidence records satisfactory achievement of standards in the units.

To be successful on the ICA course (and be eligible to use the portfolio as the bases of an NVQ portfolio) students will complete the said portfolio, undertake a timed practical test, undertake a health and safety test and an external multi-choice on line test. A portfolio of evidence records satisfactory achievement of standards in the units.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
After completion of the FCA most students choose to progress to this level 2 intermediate award where the introductory skills are extended by the manufacture of joinery components. Again the course is based around bench joinery with particular emphasis on â€-paying attention to details'. Again once these skills have been developed they can be transferred to other wood occupations such as site carpentry and joinery.

Additional Costs:
Students will be expected to wear appropriate safety clothing and footwear, specifically bench joinery aprons and safety boots (or stout footwear).

How To Apply
You will need to complete a Further Education Application Form. These will be available from mid-May.
Many courses have limited places so please return your application form as soon as possible. Following acceptance of your application, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Part-Time+ Course Benefits
Part-Time+ courses are ideal if you are looking to return to education, change career or progress to higher level studies. Courses last between 11 and 18 hours per week, for a full year and fit in with school hours and holidays. They offer:

  • support with accessing a variety of funds including an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30 per week.
  • a bursary meaning there are reduced tuition fees.
  • childcare support.
  • transport to and from College.
  • an individual development plan to guide you to your next step.
  • personal tutor support throughout your course.


Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Carpentry & Joinery (ICA) - ADULT

Price on request