Course at a glance
- Hours: 11 hours per week, 36 weeks
- Next start date(s): September
- Course Location: Deptford Campus
- Who it's for: School Leaver 16-18
Is this course for me?
This course consists of practical tasks and theory. You
will study for 2-3 days per week and subjects studied include
health and safety, communication, construction technology, basic
joints, maintenance and use of hand tools, and preparation and use
of portable power tools.
What will I study?
This course consists of practical tasks with theoretical study.
You will study for two to three days a week.
Subjects:
CC 1001K Know how to carry out safe working practices in
construction
CC 1001S Carry out safe working practices in construction
CC 1002K Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating
with others 1
CC 1002S Information, quantities and communicating with others
1
CC 1003K Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
1
CC 1003S Building methods and construction technology 1
CC 1004K Know how to produce basic woodworking joints
CC 1004S Produce basic woodworking joints
CC 1005K Know how to maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand
tools
CC 1005S Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
CC 1006K Know how to prepare and use carpentry and joinery
portable power
tools
CC 1006S Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power
tools
What can I do next?
This can lead to a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
and/or NVQ qualifications after employment. The course can lead to
opportunities in: self-employment, construction companies and local
authority maintenance teams.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have a short interview and initial assessment
to determine if this course is suitable for you.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by an externally set theoretical knowledge test,
taken at the college and retaken if necessary. Students also meet
regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.
There will be a final online theory exam and an internally marked
practical exam.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee: £1370 Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.