Carpentry and Joinery - January Start

Carpentry and Joinery - January Start NPA

(SCQF level 5)

Full-time, Engineering

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Overview

On this course you'll study the practical and theoretical aspects of Carpentry and Joinery, which will prepare you for working in the Construction Industry. You'll also develop transferable skills such as numeracy and efficient working practices which will help you to get a job in this field.

You'll receive a National Progression Award in Construction from the Scottish Qualification Authority on successful completion of this course; this is a recognised National Qualification in Construction.

This course runs for 6 months.

Minimum entry requirements

You must demonstrate an interest in Carpentry and Joinery AND have

  • One National 4 qualification; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.  Where COVID restrictions are in place we will invite you to either a video meeting, telephone conference call or make an offer based on your application form.

What you study

You'll study:

  • Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
  • Carpentry and Joinery: An Introduction.
  • Develop Bench Joinery Skills.
  • Manufacture Joinery Components.
  • Develop Site Joinery Skills.
  • Carpentry and Joinery: Repair and Maintenance.
  • Numeracy.
  • Sustainability.
  • Construction Occupation Practices.

After the course

This course will help prepare you for a career in Carpentry and Joinery.

Continuing study

There may be opportunities to progress onto other National Qualification courses.

How the course is taught

This course will be delivered through blended learning with demonstrations, lectures and practical activities.