Diploma Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery
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- Entry Requirements
- Progression & Assessment
- Duration & Location
- Fees
- Further Information
Course Description
The Construction Craft Education and Training Programme in Carpentry & Joinery is a full-time course intended for those wishing to train to a high standard in Carpentry & Joinery.
Programme Content:
Following a successful interview and test each student will be allocated a place on the course to study practical and theoretical elements of Carpentry & Joinery.
• Diploma Level 1
• Function Skills at Level 1
• C&G Employment & Personal Development
Entry Requirements
Course members can access a progressive programme dependant upon their qualifications and practical aptitude. Potential students need to complete a literacy and numeracy and a trade test. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview session. Interview days will take place at various points in the year from springtime onwards. Offers of a course place will be made to successful applicants following the interview and tests.
Applicants successful at interviews/tests will need to achieve grade D in mathematics and English (Language or Literature), to gain a place on the course. Any offer of a place will be conditional on the production of documentary evidence of GCSE grades or equivalent before the course commences. Special consideration may be made if applicants show particular aptitude for the course.
Progression & Assessment
The main components of assessment are through the testing of practical skills and the assessment of job knowledge through written tests. The majority of assessment is internal; however the Construction Awards require externally set tests to be taken. Assessment takes place within each element and unit of training throughout the programme. The College is committed to maintaining Records of Achievements and providing appropriate feedback through reviewing and action planning.
Duration & Location
This is a full time 1 year programme allowing students to progress at a reasonable pace.Attendance is is over 2.5 days a week.
Fees
If you are under 19 on 31 August in the year when your programme begins and study more than 12.5 hours per week, you will be entitled to free tuition and no examination fee wherever you live provided you are a European Community National. Please ask our Guidance Services for details.
Further Information
School of Construction & Engineering
For further details please contact the Information Office on 01522 876274
