Carpentry
Carpentry
If you are interested in a “hands on” career in the Wood Occupations Construction Industry then this is the programme for you. Learn by practice and develop key carpentry and joinery skills.
If not taken as an apprenticeship – cost:
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Is this course right for me?
People of any age can undertake an apprenticeship in Carpentry. Access is subject to interview. Apprenticeships in Carpentry comprise of:
- College based training one day per week
- An NVQ qualification which is assessed in the workplace
- Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Qualifications unless you are exempt – Essential Skills Qualifications at Level 1 are accepted as alternatives for GCSEs
- If you have not completed a “Foundation” or “Core”, you will need to undertake a Level 2 as part of this Apprenticeship.
To apply for an apprenticeship, you must have an employer willing to employ you for the duration of your apprenticeship and cannot be achieved without employment in the trade.
Your employer will need to:
- Be able to release you one day per week to attend college
- Provide us with evidence of suitable insurance and evidence of your employment status
- Be happy to discuss Health and Safety procedures with your assessor
- Pay you the appropriate national minimum wage, including for college days
Delivery
- In college: One day per week in college over Two to three years depending on previous qualifications and industry experience.
- In the workplace: Employers must agree to monthly planned assessor visits to observe you and to discuss your progress with a supervisor.
Learners must be at least 16 years of age and in employment for at least 16 hours per week. If you do not have an employer but would still like to join the one day per week training course, you should visit the Adult Learner page – ‘Carpentry – Core‘.
Places on Apprenticeship Programmes are limited and subject to capacity. An offer of employment does not guarantee an immediate place in college.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact our work-based learning team on 01437 753 205 or via email j.booth@pembrokeshire.ac.uk- Two GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
- A subject related skills test may be required at the course information session
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- If you do not meet the entry requirements we may offer you another course as an alternative
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
Units include:
- 301 Understanding Construction Practice in Wales
- 302 Working in the Construction Sector in Wales
- 303 Planning and evaluating work in the Construction Sector in Wales
- 304 Conform to general workplace health, safety and welfare
- 305 Conform to productive work practices
- 306 Move, handle or store resources
- 212 Site Carpentry core knowledge
- 213 Install first fixing components
- 214 Install second fixing components
- 215 Erect structural carcassing components
- 335 Maintain non-structural carpentry work
- 336 Set up and use transportable cutting and shaping machine
- 314 Install complex first and second fixing components
- 315 Erect roof structure carcassing components
There are specific requirements for activities you need to be able to carry out in the workplace. After you have applied, an assessor will contact you and your employer to discuss how to meet these requirements.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Online examination
- If taken as an apprenticeship then reviews with your assessor and employer will take place every 1-2 months and you will be expected to have developed your skills and knowledge between each review
Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management
- 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.
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