Full Time Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: Broadwater Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFACJY

The Course
The course is a combination of practical and theory sessions enabling you to gain good practical skills with underpinning job knowledge.
You will work towards achieving six units of practical competence throughout the year and the knowledge you gain of building industry practice will be tested in City and Guilds tests, leading to the joint award of a Construction Awards Alliance Diploma by Construction Skills and City and Guilds. In addition, all full time courses include the mandatory Key Skills.

Course Content
This qualification is a Technical Certificate which can be transferred into an NVQ qualification once in employment or into an Apprenticeship framework.
The course assesses six carpentry and joinery units:

• Handle and store resources
• Contribute to work relationships

Assessment/Exams
This is essentially a practical course, although there are written assignments linked to the practical work. Assessment is based on assignments covering both practical and theory aspects of the curriculum. There is also an externally set trade exam.

Progression/Career Path
The Diploma prepares students for work in their particular occupation. This course provides knowledge of all aspects of carpentry and prepares students to enter employment or to progress on to the Level 2 Diploma Carpentry and Joinery or to an Apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
No formal requirements. However, a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy, an ability to benefit from a programme at this level and an appropriate reference will be required.

Experience Required
No experience is required.

Interview
Yes

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
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