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Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry Diploma - Tiverton

Course code: FTT075

The Programme

This construction course provides the practical skills and knowledge required to successfully embark upon a progression route in college or a career in the construction industry as a Site Carpenter. The focus is based on the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required in the construction industry.

The Programme Content

There are eight units including health and safety, Knowledge of information, building methods and technology plus the main wood occupations units, carry out first fixing operations, Carry out second fixing, erect complex structural carcassing components, maintain non-structural and structural components and set up and use fixed and transportable machinery. All units to be assessed for knowledge by 'question and answer' on our Virtual Learning Environment system. Synoptic practical assessments will take place to check that you have acquired the strict criteria in practical activities. Functional skills in English, Maths and ICT may be included in the programme content.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the Level 2 course in site carpentry is mandatory and work experience is strongly recommended.

Costs

There will be costs of approximately £30 for materials and course book*.

Venue

Tiverton Campus

Progression

Full completion of the qualification will allow you to progress to employment (Apprenticeship NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Site Carpentry), further training or higher education.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2012 / 2013 academic year.

Further Information

Further Information