Wood Occupations

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

Course Facts

Apply Now

Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

DIW3

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.