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Course Mode
Full-time
Level
2
Start Date
01/09/2025
Start Time
Duration
1 Year
Location
Milnthorpe Road Campus

Construction

“It is good for the soul to create with our hands.” This is probably why some trade workers, including those working in construction, plumbing and electricity, are some of the happiest in the UK according to a new survey.

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Course Overview

The course is suitable for school leavers and adults who would like a career in the construction industry or those who are progressing from Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery. This course usually takes place over 3 days per week. On completion, you will gain a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry.

The Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:
Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
Carry out second fixing operations
Carry out carpentry maintenance
Set up and operate a circular saw

Practical sessions will cover basic joint construction in the form of projects, design and manufacture and industry standard practices.

Learners are assessed on practical skills and these are then developed in the workshop environments. In the classroom the learner's level of ability dictates the speed and content of the lesson. We have in class assistants available to offer anyone help should they require it.

This course will be part of a wider study programme, which may also include English & Maths, work placement and additional studies.

You will be assessed by practical assessments, written assignments, oral questioning at the end of each practical assessment, multi choice unit end tests.

Some home study will be required on this course.

Continual assessment is made of both theoretical and practical work, giving the opportunity for candidates to demonstrate a range of practical competencies in the workplace (college based simulation) against industry standard.

All KC students will receive tutorial support throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher including English and Math OR a Level 1 related qualification PLUS Grade 3 or higher in English and Math.

Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.

All students aged 16 -19 are required to study GCSE English & Math if not already awarded a Grade 4 or higher in these subjects. If you have a Grade at GCSE you will study English &/or Math GCSE.

Students aged 19+ are strongly encouraged to take relevant English & Math qualifications to support progression into further or higher education, training or employment.

After Your Course

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Fees

£1250.00

The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are per year for full-time & degree-level courses and per course for part-time courses.

There may be other costs associated with this course, e.g. kit, equipment, books, trips etc. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See the Student Money pages for more information.

Courses fees

The current full-time & degree-level fee information is related to the 2024/25 academic year.

Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Courses

You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of a government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:

  • Receive an eligible means-tested benefit, e.g. JSA, ESA or Universal Credit
  • Have an annual salary of less than £25,000
  • Are aged 16-18 on 31/08/24 and are not studying at another school/college
  • Do not already have a level 1, 2 or 3 qualification
  • Have a household income under £35,000 and are in financial hardship

See the Student Money pages for more information.

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