• There is normally no direct entry to this course, you would need to progress from the successful completion of previous level in this subject area or similar
• Each application is considered on individual merit

This course enables learners to develop their:

• Understanding of social, economic and environmental sustainability as appropriate to construction and the built environment
• Understanding of aspects of employment and employability in the sector
• Employability skills and understanding of how these are relevant to contemporary practice in a chosen trade
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the health and safety requirements of working on sites, with equipment and with others when working in a chosen trade
• Understanding of the types of work and projects undertaken in a chosen trade, and the interdependencies of this work with work by other tradespeople, at the design, construction, use and maintenance stages
• Understanding of the tools, techniques, materials and technologies used in a chosen trade and of how they change, and have changed, over time
• Knowledge and understanding required in a chosen trade route, as set out in this document to the relevant national standards
• Practical skills in carrying out a wide range of tasks in a chosen trade
• Ability to effectively plan and evaluate their performance in carrying out a wide range of tasks in a chosen trade

Core units to be studied include:

• Employment and Employability in the Construction Sector
• Changing practices over time
• Planning and evaluating work in the Construction Sector in Wales

Subject specific units to be studied:

• Site Carpentry core knowledge
• Install first and second fixing components
• Erect structural carcassing components
• Maintain non-structural carpentry work
• Set up and use transportable cutting and shaping Machines

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Practical assessment during the course
• Portfolio of evidence
• Online examination
• Completion of a final major project

Future career opportunities include site carpenter, architectural joiner, shop fitter or creating fitted interiors.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Carpentry work trousers - £30
• Carpentry safety boots/shoes - £14/£39
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.

• No additional costs
• Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page