Carpentry & Joinery

This career-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to progress on to becoming a skilled carpenter. You will learn, develop and practise the skills required for working in site carpentry or joinery.

On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:

• The main subject qualification
• Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. 
• English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
• Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

The Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 qualification

• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
• Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
• Carry out second fixing operations
• Carry out carpentry maintenance
• Set up and operate a circular saw

Trips, visits and activities

As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included:

• Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week
• Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals
• Opportunity to meet representatives from universities

Our carpentry and joinery workshops provide a fantastic learning environment for you to learn in. They are equipped with industry standard equipment so you can learn the practical skills required for employment.

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Course assessed by:

• 70% coursework / practical
• 30% exam

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths)
AND 
A relevant Level 1 qualification

You will need to attend a College interview. Find out more about How to Apply

• Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery
• Entry-level employment within the construction industry

Trips, visits & activities

• Guest speakers
• Site visits
• Work experience
• Industry week activities