This carpentry course allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry. You’ll get hands-on practical experience in our purpose-built construction workshops equipped with modern machinery and technology and find out about the latest industry trends from our specialist tutors.
What you'll learn
Topics include:
- first fix flooring and roofing
- first fix frames, partitions and stairs
- second fixing operations
- carpentry maintenance
- Setting up and operating a circular saw
How you'll learn and be assessed
There will be practical and theory classes where you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour required to complete a practical portfolio and to achieve online unit exams.
Progression
On successful completion of this course you could progress to Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry Level 3 Diploma, or an NVQ in the workplace.
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 3 or above including English language and maths or achievement on a relevant Level 1 course plus GCSE English language and maths at grade 3
