Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
Diploma
This course will teach you how to work with wood and acquire the skills required to be a professional carpenter or joiner.
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Level 1
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Brunel Construction Centre
Course Overview
Throughout this practical based course with theory lessons, you will gain an understanding into the bench joinery industry and how it is used widely in the construction industry to aid in completing the desired product. By the end of the course, you will have learnt the techniques involved in completing basic joinery skills.
Theory lessons will develop your knowledge of the health, safety and welfare in the construction and associated industries. You will also learn
to effectively communicate information with colleagues to produce the desired products. You will learn about technical drawing and how to create designs and then make them into products.
During the practical workshop sessions, you will learn how to create basic woodwork joints for example skirting boards and how to adapt your work for different types of timber. Our skilled tutors will teach you how to use a range of hand and portable power tools. This course also teaches you how to fit hinges and locks.
Our joinery students all have the opportunity to work with a range of employers to help them both develop their skills and understanding of the industry. Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing and Travis Perkins are just two of the local employers that we work with.
Throughout this practical based course with theory lessons, you will gain an understanding into the bench joinery industry and how it is used widely in the construction industry to aid in completing the desired product. By the end of the course, you will have learnt the techniques involved in completing basic joinery skills.
During the practical workshop sessions, you will learn how to create basic woodwork joints for example skirting boards and how to adapt your work for different types of timber. Our skilled tutors will teach you how to use a range of hand and portable power tools. This course also teaches you how to fit hinges and locks.
Theory lessons will develop your knowledge of the health, safety and welfare in the construction and associated industries. You will also learn
to effectively communicate information with colleagues to produce the desired products. You will learn about technical drawing and how to create designs and then make them into products.
Our joinery students all have the opportunity to work with a range of employers to help them both develop their skills and understanding of the industry. Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing and Travis Perkins are just two of the local employers that we work with.
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A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 2 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Level 2 Bench Joinery
Joinery apprenticeship
Joinery apprenticeship
You could go on to undertake a joinery apprenticeship after completing the course.
If you are under 19 then this course is free
If you are over 19 then you may have to pay for this course. The current cost of the course is £1734
For further information on fees and any possible fee remission please email info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
You will be assessed via continuous assessments, multiple choice online exams and practical assessments.
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