Construction - Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 (FCON)

Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

We are only accepting one application per candidate.

What will you be working towards?

Code	BC90
Qualification Type	Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Qualification Level	Level 1
Course type	Full Time

Overview

Bench joinery is the preparation, setting out, and manufacture of joinery components while site carpentry focuses on the installation of the joinery components and on the setting out and fabrication of timber elements used in construction. Learn how to work with wood and become a professional carpenter as you find out how to build floors, roofs, doors and stairs.

Level 1 introduces you to carpentry and joinery skills and allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in carpentry or joinery.

Details

To achieve the Level 1 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits, 3 credits from the mandatory unit and a minimum of 12 credits from the optional units.

Mandatory

Introduction to health and safety in construction

Optional

Constructing halving joints

Constructing housing joints

Introduction to the construction industry

Constructing through mortice and tenon joints

Constructing angled halving joints

Constructing bridle joints

Constructing haunched mortice and tenon joints

Constructing stub mortice and tenon joints

Fixing architraves and skirtings

Constructing and fixing hatch linings

Fitting locks and latches

How will it be delivered?

Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this qualification means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English or successful interview with an initial assessment in English and maths at Entry Level 3 or above.

Your next steps...

Sucessful completion of level 1 could lead to onto a Level 2 study programme in site joinery. Alternatively, you could use the qualification to improve your chances of gaining an Apprenticeship which will give you valuable work experience.

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Barnsley College

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Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Available dates

01/09/2021 to 21/08/2022
Construction Centre
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours