Course Overview

This course will appeal to you if you wish to follow a career in wood occupations, such as site carpentry or bench joinery. You will be taught in dedicated wood occupations workshops that are well-equipped with a range of carpentry tools. Classrooms and computer facilities enhance the workshops and provide a link between practical and knowledge aspects of the course.

Units studied may include:

• Timber technology
• Advanced hand tool skills
• Power tool skills
• Advanced woodworking joints
• Timber ironmongery
• Understanding access equipment
• Knowledge of information, quantities and communication
• Understanding the construction industry.

Assessment Methods

Practical coursework will be marked through set practical tasks and a synoptic test piece. Underpinning knowledge is assessed through internally set test papers and an online exam.

Progression Options

On successful completion of this study programme, you could progress on to a Level 3 Construction T Level, a Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship, if suitable employment is secured, or secure employment in to the construction industry.