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Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry Diploma - Barnstaple

Course code: FTB048

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 Level 2, building methods and technology Level 2 plus the main wood occupations units, first fixing, second fixing, structural caracassing, carry out maintenance and safe use of a circular saw. 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

Learners must be 16 years of age or over. Completion of the Level 1 course is mandatory and work experience is strongly recommended. You will be interviewed and invited to attend a skills day.

Costs

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

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Progression

Full completion of the qualification will allow you to progress to a FT Level 3 course in Carpentry or to an apprenticeship (NVQ Diploma L2 in Carpentry). You must be employed to be able to complete the NVQ Diploma L2.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2012 / 2013 academic year.

Further Information

Further Information