Introductory Skills in Construction - Carpentry and Joinery

This course is for full time students who are wanting to become Carpenters and Joiners in the construction industry. The programme will involve students attending theoretical classroom sessions to gain the underpinning knowledge and also attending practical sessions in our workshops.

The core curriculum will help learners to develop their confidence, knowledge, experience and skills in Carpentry & Joinery and will be enrolled on Gateway Qualifications L1 Diploma in Building & Construction.

Units consist of:-

● Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
● Working in Construction
● Environmental Awareness in Construction
● Access Equipment in Construction
● Residential Dwellings in Construction
● Power Tools
● Carpentry Hand Skills
● Site Carpentry Skills
● Rainwater Goods
● Timber Work

A range of assessments will need to be completed which include:-

- Practical Assessments in the workshop
- Written exams
- Online multiple choice exams
- Project work
- Discussions
- Portfolio work
- Photographic evidence

Learners are also expected to complete either Essential Skills Wales, GCSE English and Maths and/or Digital Literacy depending upon their existing grades of Maths and English.

Learners will also be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on the programme and complete a PT programme with them. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.

The programme is delivered over three days and will be a mixture of classroom and workshop.