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Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Diploma

This course is for students who are looking to
start a career as a Carpenter and Joiner in the construction industry 

  • Study Mode

    Full-time

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Location

    Reading College

  • Pathway

    Construction

The course will allow students to develop and practise the knowledge skills and behaviours required for a career in the construction industry

All 16-19-year olds on full-time study programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths if they have not already attained a GCSE grade 4 in these subjects

Tutors from the industry with vast experience as Carpenters and Joiners. Well-equipped industry standard workshops supported by a team of technicians.

Topics include:

  • Principles of building construction, information and communication
  • Maintain and use carpentry & joinery hand tools
  • Prepare and use carpentry & joinery portable power tools
  • Produce woodworking joints
  • Health, safety and welfare in construction

This course is a mixture of theory and practical hands on experience. Homework: Homework and self-study will be set at tutors’ discretion, with materials available on the College VLE

Site Carpentry Diploma L2, site carpentry apprenticeship or employment

You need to have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 2 including Maths and English language

You will need safety footwear and normal study equipment. There is a portfolio supplied that must be completed by the candidate with their practical and theoretical evidence

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Why Reading College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 150+

    courses available

  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

    years of teaching experience

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