About the course
This course is for anyone who is looking to work in the construction sector as a site carpenter. The course will equip you with the basic skills needed to become a carpenter and will aid your progression at work or onto a higher level course.
How much does it cost?
The cost of this course is £1104
An additional £20 is required to cover uniform and equipment
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Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change
Adult Skills Fund ✓
This course is part of the Adult Skills Fund and is fully-funded (free) if you are 19+ and:
- Unemployed and looking for work
- or in paid employment and earn below £25,000
Greater London Authority Entitlement (GLA) ✓
This Level 3 course is part of the Greater London Authority Entitlement and is fully-funded (free) for eligible learners aged 19 or over and:
- Living in London
- is their first full level 3 qualification
Extra costs:
Safety boots – approx. £20
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Why study?
You will learn how to use and maintain a range of Carpentry hand tools safely. You will gain an understanding of the properties of the wood and how to work with it to get the best results. You will also learn safe use of Carpentry power tools and how to use them to perform different tasks.
Core modules
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Principles of Building
Optional modules
- Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
- Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
- Produce wood working joints
How will I be assessed?
- Practical assessments
- Multiple choice knowledge assessments
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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