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Free Level 1 Carpentry Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 months, so you can fit study around other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements. No previous training or carpentry qualification is needed to start. You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as a site carpenter, learning on the job and in the classroom. This is a NOCN level 1 carpentry qualification built around real workplace competence.

Who this course is for

This Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification is suitable for those who are starting employment working as a site carpenter.

This qualification enables you, to recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding as well as demonstrate your competence in the workplace whilst developing in the role of a site carpenter.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to take this NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core site carpentry skills used in construction work.
  • You'll learn how to work safely on a construction site.
  • You'll practise using hand tools and power tools correctly.
  • You'll understand materials used in wood occupations and how to handle them.
  • You'll demonstrate competence in carpentry tasks in a workplace setting.
  • You'll build knowledge of construction processes relevant to site carpentry.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based course with a workplace competence element. You'll be assessed through observation of your practical work, a portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a single exam. Your assessor will observe you carrying out carpentry tasks and review the evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: entry-level site carpentry work in construction
  • Site carpenter: first fix and second fix work on building sites
  • Joiner: cutting and shaping wood for buildings and fittings
  • Construction operative: general building work with a carpentry focus
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for carpenters working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and more complex site work.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork: an alternative route for those working with shuttering and concrete construction.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: for experienced carpenters aiming for senior or supervisory roles on site.
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