COURSE INFORMATION

This course will take into consideration practical hand skills required for industry employment in a Construction site environment.

There is an opportunity to participate in a work placement while not in college. All assessment will take place in a college environment during the 13 hours that you will be expected to attend. Further work will be required for approximately 2 hours per week. This course is suited to candidates with industry experience looking to gain a formal qualification.

You can apply for this course here.

  • This course is full-time 3 days per week and will be completed in one year.

The units that will be delivered are as follows:

  • health & safety
  • 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

Also, we will cover ICT communications, maths, working with others and problem solving.

  • Ideally candidates will have some industry experience but can be accepted if they have relevant qualifications from previous construction related courses.                      
  • Modern apprenticeship, PDA level 6 or NC Furniture Design         
  • Modern apprenticeship in C & J or Furniture design
  • To enrol on a Modern Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery you must be in full time employment in a job where you’ll have regular opportunities to practice the skills necessary to become a qualified Joiner.