Part Time Wood Occupations Carpentry and Joinery NVQ Level 3

Wood Occupations Carpentry and Joinery NVQ Level 3
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: Broadwater Campus
Attendance: Part Time
Course Code: DF3WOY

Day : Time : Start
09:00-17:30 w/c 07-Sep-2009
ABC
575.00 518.00 252.00 (Fee per year)

A-Full fee,
B-Discounted fee for full payment at time of enrolment,
C-Concessionary fee for people in receipt of specified benefits

The Course
This timber trades course has been designed to meet the criteria and requirements of the CITB and City and Guilds schemes for NVQ 3 Carpentry and Joinery, and will enhance the candidate's career prospects in the industry.
The target duration of the course is one year, attending for two evenings each week.
A course fee is payable for any extension beyond one year.
The NVQ consists of two elements, both of which are included in the course.
The first element to be assessed is Underpinning Knowledge, which will be delivered on the college site. The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge which underpins the three mandatory units [Establishing the operational area; Contributing to progress; and Organisation of Resources] and the Optional Units which will be offered dependant on Site or Bench Joinery pathway eg Joinery setting out; Co-ordinate and install first and second fix
The second element is the Portfolio of Evidence from workplace activity, which is assessed in the workplace by a college assessor, and which demonstrates a candidates practical competency in the workplace.
[A third essential element is the external Health and Safety unit which is assessed on-line. Any entrant to this course would be presumed to already have achieved this unit when gaining their Level 2 qualification.]
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Course Content
Underpinning Knowledge topics studied include:

• Drawing and Calculations
• Maintenance of hand tools
• Materials
• Adhesives
• Abrasives
• Doors
• Linings
• Frames
• Portable power tools
• Stairs
• Centering
• Setting out
• Levelling
• Flooring
• Partitioning
• Cladding
• Truss Rafter
• Flat Roofing
• Traditional Pitch Roofing
• Falsework and Panelling
• Repairs and maintenance
• Finishing to Timber
• Woodworking machines
• Foremanship
• Management studies
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health and Safety

In order to achieve the NVQ qualification all candidates will have to prepare and present a portfolio of evidence. On site experience is a requirement for the assessment of the NVQ units.
Both theoretical and practical aspects of these subjects are studied and candidates are encouraged to make full use of the departments extensive range of learning facilities and workshops.

Assessment/Exams
Assessment is based on assignments, practical competence testing and questioning. A proportion of assessments must be carried out in the workplace.

Progression/Career Path
Higher levels: NVQ, BTEC. Membership of the IOC (Institute of Carpenters) is offered to suitable persons, after successfully taking the Institutes theory and practical examinations.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have recent and appropriate site or workshop experience; and to have gained the Intermediate Construction Award and NVQ level 2.

Other Costs
Personal protective equipment; text books approx 20

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
If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College.