Having successfully developed basic hand tool skills through completing the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery this programme is designed to give you an understanding of Site Carpentry as a specialism within these trades. These specialist skills will improve your employability prospects with a Site Carpentry company and you will be working on the same course subjects as those on an Apprenticeship programme. Progress to Level 3 Site Carpentry or Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment or an Apprenticeship.

You will need to have completed the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery. You will also need to have a successful interview with the tutor.

You will learn to develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry. The course covers the following skills:

• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
• Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
• Carry out second fix operations
• Carry out carpentry maintenance
• Set up and operating a circular saw.

Skills and knowledge will cover all of the carpentry practices undertaken in industry and will include door hanging, ironmongery, fitting and fixing of mouldings, kitchen fitting and boxing-in services, installing joists and erecting roof structures and associated details.

Your work is continually assessed throughout the course with each unit having a practical and theoretical assessment task. The Principles of Construction is assessed via an on-line exam.

All materials are provided as well as tools, equipment and PPE. We recommend that you provide your own steel capped footwear for use in the workshop.

All students must attend maths and English and depending on prior achievements and initial assessments will either take GCSE or Functional Skills.

You will have the opportunity to add additional elements and develop your Maths and English skills through either Functional Skills, GCSEs or A Levels.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Apply Now buttons or contact Course Advice on 01743 342333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Course Advice on 01743 342 333, use our Live Chat facility or email: courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.