Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma in Construction Skills (Carpentry)
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You can apply for this course online at: www.farn-ct.ac.uk
About
About this course
Are you looking to become a carpenter? If so, this course is an ideal stepping stone to your dream career. You will work with a range of tools and perfect techniques to produce work to a professional standard. On completion of the course, you will feel prepared for a more advanced training programme or to start work as an apprentice.
- Learn in our purpose-built construction college in Aldershot
- Our lecturers have lots of useful experience to share with you
- We have strong links with employers for Apprenticeships
- You will have the opportunity to take in challenging local and national competition, including SkillBuild
Carpenters construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures and fittings used in internal and external frameworks. They also cut, shape, fit and assemble wood to make templates, jigs, scale models and scenic equipment for theatres. This makes it both a hands-on and creative subject to study.
Who is this programme for?
This course is for school leavers who would like to gain experience and understanding of the construction industry.
Costs
Students must purchase protective work wear and safety footwear in order to comply with health & safety requirements.
Financial assistance may be available to help with the cost. Click here to find out more.
Achievements
Our students have enjoyed competition success at both regional and national level in recent years
| Competition | Position | Name |
| Young Builder of the Year Awards 2019 | 1st Place | Sultanjan Marofkhall |
| SkillBuild 2017 Regional Heat - Carpentry New Entrant | 1st place | Lewis Henderson |
| Southern Colleges Championship 2017 - Level 1 Carpentry | 1st place | Tom Crocker |
| Berkley Homes - Carpentry Apprentice of the Year 2017 | 1st place | Dan Traylen |
| YouthBuild UK Young Builder of the Year 2016 | Finalist | Jack Metcalfe |
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.
Facilities
Studies include
How will I be taught?
Candidates will be taught using a mixture of theory and practical lessons. All practical lessons will take place in our purpose-built workshops under the instruction of staff with extensive industry experience.
What modules are covered?
The qualification comprises of the following units:
- Introduction to the construction industry
- Introduction to health & safety in construction
- Constructing halving joints
- Constructing housing joints
- Constructing angled halving joints
- Constructing bridle joints
- Constructing haunched mortice and tenon joints
- Fixing architraves and skirting’s
- Constructing and fixing hatch linings
- Fitting locks and latches
- Work experience (two weeks)
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through exams and practical assessments.
Progression
What Next?
The majority of our Level 1 students choose to continue their education with us and either progress to the Level 2 C&G Diploma in Carpentry or to the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry. Students that choose not to continue with us may find employment in entry level construction jobs.
Entry Requirements
What previous qualifications and experience will I need?
From School
- Four GCSEs at grades 9-2
- To include English or maths GCSEs at grades 9-2
From College
- Entry level 3 qualification in English and maths
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I chose to study Carpentry because every day is different on site. I was always good at it at school and enjoyed hands-on work. When I first came here I found it very welcoming and the facilities were 10 times better than at School.
Everyone in the class is supportive. The lecturers make sure that there is always a good atmosphere. They clearly enjoy their job and take an interest in you. Our lecturer doesn’t take things in a set order – he chooses tasks for you personally based on your ability and where you are in your learning.
The fact that facilities are so good means I can do more practical work. We use a lot of power tools and the SDS drill which is heavy duty.
Everyone tries to do something different and has their own take on their projects. I’ve gained so many skills and more knowledge about everything in my course – we’ve learned a whole range about carpentry. I’ve become much more confident and my family say I’ve come out of my shell.
Katie
