ACA / NVQ 3 Wood Occupations

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Key facts

One year, part time, level three course

Course overview

If you are currently working in the industry and are interested in obtaining formal qualifications for your skills, the NVQ courses provide the skills, training and underpinning knowledge you need to become recognised as a carpenter.

Entry requirements

All candidates must be employed or self employed as a Carpenter/Joiner or an apprentice
ICA or NVQ level 2
Entry is normally subject to interview
For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.

What you will learn

The course is approximately 60% practical and 40% classroom based.

Students will learn roofing skills, fitting floor joints and covering, doors and frames, kitchen units, stud-work walls, windows, stairs, skirting and architraves. Also health and safety, setting and marking out and site supervisory skills, resource management and programming.

How you will learn

Use textbooks and reference books
Undertake practical tasks to gain a better understanding
Work from written assignments
Work in groups
Use specialist equipment
Do regular assignments at home

How you will be assessed

Assignment work
Practical assessments
Health and safety tests
Portfolio of evidence showing practical and job knowledge gained whilst studying and at work
External Exams (written)