Carpentry – Progression
Carpentry – Progression
Level 2 City & Guilds Progression in Construction Site Carpentry
Following the Foundation Qualification, get ready for an apprenticeship in the Carpentry industry.
Is this course right for me?
This one year full-time course is designed for those who have completed the Foundation Qualification and now want to specialise in Site Carpentry but have not yet secured employment or feel ready for an apprenticeship.
The progression qualification aligns with the Level 3 Apprenticeship, meaning successful completion is equivalent to the first year of an apprenticeship in terms of college training. Many learners choose this course to refine their practical skills, gain hands-on experience, and build confidence before advancing to an apprenticeship. Additionally, the course includes elements of Architectural Joinery, broadening career opportunities and enhancing employability.
What are the entry requirements?
- 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
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 2 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units will include:
- Sustainability awareness: Develop an understanding of social, economic, and environmental sustainability within the construction industry.
- Employment and career readiness: Gain insights into employment opportunities and essential employability skills within the sector.
- Employability skills: Understand how these are relevant to modern industry practices.Health and Safety: Knowledge of the health and safety requirements of working on sites, with equipment and with others
- Industry knowledge: Explore different types of work and projects and how they interact with other trades at various stages of design, construction, use, and maintenance.
- Technical expertise: Understand the tools, techniques, materials and technologies used in the trade and how they have evolved over time.
- Trade-specific knowledge: Acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to meet national industry standards.
- Practical skills: Learn to carry out a wide range of trade-specific tasks.
- Performance planning & evaluation: Effectively plan, assess, and improve performance
Core units to be studied will also 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
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
- A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses:
- A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Online examination
- Completion of a final major project
What can I do next?
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Technical drawing equipment - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £55 construction workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
