This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Construction Industry, specifically in the role of Carpenter or Joiner

The course covers the following units:

Carpentry and joinery skills

Clear and store carpentry and joinery tools and equipment

Health and safety in construction trades

Prepare to carry out carpentry and joinery

Working and communicating effectively in construction trades

An Individual Learning Plan will be designed for your needs

You will work with the latest industry tooling as used by Carpentry & Joinery specialists including Festool, Hitachi, Maple, Stanley & Felder.

On completion of your course, you will learn essential carpentry skills such as scribing skirting board, cutting architrave, chopping in hinges as well as chopping out for locks and fitting basic door furniture.

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

Learners must have;

4 GCSE’s grade D – G 0r 1 -3 (Must include English and maths)

Successful interview with a Carpenter or Joinery tutor

A genuine interest in the subject

Good communication skills

A hardworking approach towards the industry

CSkills Awards Diploma Level 2 Site Carpentry

NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Wood Occupations