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Carpentry Courses
Site Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 2
Course Code: 2117
Apprenticeships are very popular programmes designed by employers that provide paid work-experience, training and qualifications to people aged 16 and above.An Apprenticeship framework comprises:
- A work-based qualification (NVQ), assessed in the workplace, demonstrating practical skills linked to the job
- A technical certificate, achieved at College, showing the theoretical knowledge relevant to the job
and other qualifications valued by employers such as:
- Functional skills, which show competency in English, maths or I.C.T applied to the workplace
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS); they include creative thinking, independent enquiry, reflective learner, effective participator, self management and team working.
Qualification
In the workplace, Apprentices will cover a wide range of carpentry skills including on-site installation of main frames such as:
- Floors
- Walls
- Roofs
and products made by the bench joiner including:
- Internal or external windows and door frames
- Kitchen units
- Staircases
- Doors
At College, candidates will study the technical certificate and functional skills in maths and English at Level 1. Assessment is carried out in the workplace and at college; there will be practical tests and an exam.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be aged 16 or over. They must be employed in a wood work setting for a minimum of 30 hours a week (including work and College).Ideally applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade D or above, including maths and English. All applicants will be individually interviewed and assessed.
Career Options:
After this course you can go onto further studies such as the Advanced Apprenticeship or seek full-time employment as a carpenter.For apprentices aged 19+ fees may apply but there is an expectation that your employer will pay this contribution.
Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - AP - Tunbridge Wells
Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - AP - Folkestone
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.