This is a full-time course for students aged 16 - 18 designed to give you the opportunity to gain a qualification and progress onto our Level 2 Carpentry course, or to prepare you to start an Apprenticeship or enter full-time work in the Construction Industry.

The course is based at our facility at the Fulcrum Centre campus (near the Tower Park leisure complex) in Poole.

This study programme also includes Personal Development, Employability and Work Experience, and depending on GCSE grades on entry, may include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and/or English (these will be delivered at our North Road campus in Poole).

The course gives learners the opportunity to develop skills at their own pace and you will be assessed through a series of practical assessments and online tests throughout the year.

This is a one-year, full-time programme, which you will need to attend approximately three to four days of the week, for 36 weeks.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Students should be able to progress onto a Level 2 full-time course or an Apprenticeship and our experienced staff will work closely with you to help you succeed

What jobs can I get? 

On completion you should have the confidence to gain employment as a labourer within the industry whilst continuing your studies to become fully-qualified

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

Minimum English and Maths GCSE Grade 1 or Foundation Entry Level 3 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 in Functional Skills English and Maths.  Depending on grades on entry the study programme will include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and English.

What about work experience? 

You will be expected to complete 30 hours' of Work Based Experience activities.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP01202 04/09/2024 £150.00 £150.00 £2140.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

All prices are subject to change

Associated Costs 

You will be required to have steel toe capped boots and basic stationery

Course content

Course Content 

Practical and theory training to give you basic knowledge of:  

  • Health and Safety
  • Marking and Setting Out
  • Produce Wood Working Joints
  • Produce Carpentry Products
  • Employability Skills (Interview Techniques, CV Writing, Employer Workshops, Maths and English)
  • Work experience
  • Community projects                                      

You be required to complete 30 hours' work experience

There will also be an oportunity for students to achieve extra units for a higher level pass if desired 

 

More info

Start Day/Time 

September.  Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 1

Qualification Name 

Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

Awarding Body 

NOCN

Curriculum Area 

Construction - Construction Skills

More about the course 

You will be taught using a variety of workshop activities, lectures, group activities, self-study, employer visits and directed study. The facilities in Construction are purpose built and all practical jobs are designed to make the candidate job ready!

The skills and qualities needed to succeed on this course include:

An interest in Construction

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 1

Qualification Name 

Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

Awarding Body 

NOCN