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Overview
On this course, you'll study the practical and theoretical elements of carpentry and joinery, helping you develop transferable skills that will stand you in good stead for a career in the industry. This is a college-devised course but upon completion, you'll receive certification from the SQA for the units you've achieved.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Standard Grades at General Level including English, maths, a science-based subject or equivalent; OR
- Two National 4 level qualifications, preferably English, mathematics, a science-based subject or equivalent; OR
- Personal 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:
- Construction safety practices.
- Bench joinery skills.
- Site joinery skills.
- Carpentry and joinery.
- Repair and maintenance.
You'll also study communication, numeracy and ICT.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in the construction industry.