Part Time NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery/Bench Joinery (Apprenticeship)

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Day release
TOTAL FEE 190 per year
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE Not applicable
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expense for training materials
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY City and Guilds
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 to be eligible for funding.

Applicants should have reached a reasonable standard of education and possess the necessary motivation, commitment to study and awareness of the demand of the programme. All applicants will be required to attend an interview and undertake an initial assessment.

PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
The programme is offered on units of competence leading to accreditation at the appropriate level and covers areas such as:

Contributing to efficient working practices;
Erecting and dismantling working platforms;
Storing resourses ready for use; and
Carpentry and Joinery site work.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
After the successful completion of the Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, Apprentices will gain the following awards:

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery;
Carpentry Diploma Level 2;
Key Skills Application of Number Level 1;
Key Skills Communication Level 1; and
Portfolio of work-based evidence.

Successful apprentices could progress onto Carpentry Diploma Level 3

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Assessor visits the workplace monthly to assess qualification progress
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE n/a
READING LISTS Nelson Thornes Construction NVQ - Site Carpentry and Joinery by Peter Brett