Part Time Carpentry Diploma Level 1

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 1
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED 2 evenings per week, evenings to be advised
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 252 hours
TOTAL FEE .
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE .
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approx. 70 for books and Personal Protective Equipment
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Construction Skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None, although applicants will generally have attained 4 GCSEs grades D-E. Applicants will also be invited to attend an interview, where they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to achieve the requirements of the course and provide information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is designed for those students wishing to study two evenings per week to develop carpentry and joinery skills with the aim of progressing into employment in the construction industry. This programme will also provide students with an opportunity to undertake a work placement in industry.

In addition to studying Key Skills the subjects covered will include:

Access Equipment;
Drawing;
Health and Safety;
Joinery Skills;
Powertools; and
Setting and Marking Out.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion, students can progress onto the Intermediate Construction Award Site Carpentry/Level 2 Diploma in Construction.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Practical Phase Tests, Oral & Written tests and assignments. External online multiple choice exam.