Vocational Studies (Woodwork) - BTEC Entry Level 3/ Level 1 Diploma

As part of this course, you will learn about art and design, as well as developing practical skills across a range of woodwork and furniture making techniques.

You will spend most of your time doing practical activities in the workshop at our Camden Road Centre (Centre for Business, Arts and Technology), but will also take some classroom theory lessons.

This course will help you to improve your Maths, English and ICT skills, as well as giving you the opportunity to do some work experience.

You need to have achieved Entry Level 2 qualifications, either at school or on the Skillsbase course in College, as well as having an interest in practical woodwork and design.

You need be able to demonstrate safe and responsible behaviour in the workshop.

Assessment is by module coursework, practical project work, written assignments and communication skills developed through presentations.

On successful completion of the course, you will achieve an Edexcel Diploma in Vocational Studies as well as Functional Skills Maths and Functional Skills English.

This course leads on to the City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction/Joinery.