Preparation for Employment into Construction Industries with Level 1 Diploma - Wood Occupations
Vocational qualification
In North Lincolnshire
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
North lincolnshire
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Duration
1 Year
This is a Level 1 course designed to enable learners to gain a foundation qualification in Wood Occupations, which once successfully achieved will allow them to progress onto further study before embarking in employment in wood based industries. Is the Course for Me? Learners will need to have a keen interest in entering the wood occupations trade either as a carpenter or joiner. Learners.
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About this course
To be eligible for this course learners should have one GCSE at Grade C or above and three at Grade D or above which must include English and Maths. Learners will also be expected to attend an interview for the course and go through the College selection process.
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Preparation for Employment into Construction Industries with Level 1 Diploma - Wood Occupations (C3333P)
What are the Course Details?
This is a Level 1 course designed to enable learners to gain a foundation qualification in Wood Occupations, which once successfully achieved will allow them to progress onto further study before embarking in employment in wood based industries.
Is the Course for Me?
Learners will need to have a keen interest in entering the wood occupations trade either as a carpenter or joiner. Learners should also recognise that carpenters are required to work at heights.
What will I Learn?
As part of this course, learners will study the following units:
- Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
- Carry out safe working practices in construction
- Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
- Building methods and construction technology
- Know how to produce basic woodworking joints
- Produce basic woodworking joints
- Know how to maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
- Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
- Know how to prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
- Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools.
Functional Skills form an important part of the learners' programme. Learners will study English, Maths and Information Technology. You will also undertake a qualification in personal and social development.
How will I Learn?
This vocational course is made up of a mix of both practical and theory elements. Practical classes will be carried out in the College's woodworking workshops whilst theory classes will take place in one of the classrooms at the College.
Learners will need to provide overalls and safety footwear as well as writing and drawing equipment.
How will I be Assessed?
Learners will achieve their qualification by completing practical activities and answering question papers throughout the course and produce a portfolio of evidence. These will be marked by the teaching staff who are all registered assessors.
Learners will also be required to take a multi-choice exam set by the awarding body.
What Enrichments are Available?
Learners will have access to a wide range of enrichment activities within the College to develop and broaden their experience of College life. Enrichment activities include joining sports teams, playing golf and taking part in organised trips such as paintballing or to Meadowhall.
Are there any Trips or Visits?
Occasional.
Is there any Work Experience?
Formal work experience does not form a part of this course, however learners will spend a considerable amount of time in the College workshops learning practical skills ready for the workplace.
What can I Progress to?
On successful completion learners may progress onto the Level 2 Diploma.
Other Learner's Experiences;
'During my first year at College I studied 'Preparation for Employments' and 'Foundation Craft Award in Wood Occupations', I thoroughly enjoyed both of these courses".
'All of the wood occupations lecturers are great, they share their knowledge and experience with us all in a way that is easy to understand and interesting. I have learned a tremendous amount of things since starting the course".
'I look forward to coming to College and I am eager to return in September to start my 'Diploma Level 2' course".
Craig Todd
Please Note:
Acceptance onto courses may be subject to a satisfactory interview and references. For some courses learners may also be required to pay for a CRB disclosure.
Course Code
C3333P
Award Level
Level 1
AwardBody
City & Guilds
Duration
1 years
Preparation for Employment into Construction Industries with Level 1 Diploma - Wood Occupations