Level 1 C&G Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery (6706-13)

You will need your own overalls, safety shoes and contribute to the cost of any additional enrichment activities.

This course is designed to provide a technical foundation on which to build a career in the construction industry. You will gain specific knowledge and technical skills in site carpentry and bench joinery. The course is ideal for students who aspire to work as a carpenter, bench joiner, cabinet maker, shop fitter, kitchen fitter, or in other associated trades. Progression from the course would be onto a part-time Level 2 Diploma in either Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery, or onto an Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry/Architectural Joinery with a suitable employer.

You will need to complete an Initial Assessment prior to acceptance. You must be working at Level 1 or above in Maths and English, demonstrate commitment and motivation and be willing to study theoretical and practical components of the course. You will be required to take the CITB assessment paper to evaluate your ability to read and understand construction drawings.

The course comprises the following mandatory units:

• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
• Production of basic woodworking joints
• Maintenance and use of carpentry and joinery hand tools
• Preparation and use of carpentry and joinery portable power tools
• Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

Your work is continually assessed throughout the course with each unit having a practical and theoretical assessment task. The Principles of Construction and Health and Safety units are assessed via on-line exams.

All students must attend Maths and English and depending on prior achievements and initial assessments will either take GCSE or Functional Skills.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions at 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email parttimecourses@scg.ac.uk