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Wood Occupations

Submitted by lgreenleaf on 6 December 2011 - 11.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Do you aim to be a skilled craftsperson; one who provides complex skills on-site or is called upon to produce interesting and decorative effects with wood. Then this advanced course will show you how.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to the level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction offered at the College, or gain employment in the industry.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

  • four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths) and a level 2 diploma
  • an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
  • a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ Level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

You will be assessed under simulated working conditions in the construction workshops, classrooms and College construction site. There will also be an externally set exam, along with end of unit tests.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The main subjects covered are:

  • handling and storing resources
  • contributing to work relationships (site management)
  • preparing materials for use
  • preparing and using components and materials
  • management
  • advanced first and second fixing
  • complex structural carcassing.

When can I study? 

Full-time

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