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Entry Level Carpentry and Joinery Course in Wolverhampton for Young People with an EHCP

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

For pupils of Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Entry Level Carpentry and Joinery Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre. No prior experience or employment is needed to start. You study full-time during the day, covering health and safety in construction, practical carpentry and joinery skills, and the knowledge needed to work in the construction industry. The course takes one year. It covers the core skills and understanding that carpenters and joiners use on the job.

Who this course is for

The Entry Level 3 Award in Carpentry and Joinery qualification has been developed for delivery in a training environment; this means that you do not need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding so you can work as a Carpenter and Joiner in the construction industry or progress to further training.

This qualification comprises the following 4 mandatory units;

-Health and safety in construction trades -Prepare to Carry Out Carpentry and Joinery -Carpentry and Joinery Skills -Clear and Store Carpentry and Joinery Tools and Equipment.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices used in construction trades.
  • You'll prepare materials and tools for carpentry and joinery tasks.
  • You'll develop practical skills in cutting, shaping, and fixing timber.
  • You'll learn how carpentry and joinery work fits into the wider construction industry.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to move into employment or further training as a carpenter or joiner.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical training at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre. The qualification is made up of four mandatory units, assessed through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based activities. You do not need to be employed to complete the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: fitting, installing, and repairing timber structures and fittings.
  • Joiner: crafting doors, windows, stairs, and fitted furniture in a workshop.
  • Construction labourer: supporting trades on site while building experience.
  • Maintenance operative: carrying out repairs and minor carpentry in buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery: the next step up, covering more complex practical skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the main vocational qualification for carpenters and joiners entering skilled work. A Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma is a step toward the Level 3 NVQ that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths: useful alongside any construction qualification and often required for apprenticeships.

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