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City & Guilds Level 1 Introduction to Construction – Wood Occupations

Duration

1 year

Full Time or Part Time

FT

How to develop your hand skills; produce basic woodworking joints; as a group, contribute to the construction and fitting of wood fixtures; understand the need to carry out safe working practices in construction.

The department has two custom built bricklaying workshops with individual workstations for you to develop your practical skills. The Staff are fully trained to advanced craft level, and have considerable experience of working within the construction industry.

To be successful in the course you will need to have an interest in carpentry and be able to cope with the physical requirements of working in this industry. The course is designed to prepare you for a career in construction so you will need to show you are a good team player and be flexible to carry out other duties when required.

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City & Guilds Level 1 Introduction to Construction - Trowel Occupations

Duration

1 year

Full Time or Part Time

FT

You will learn how to carry out basic brick and block laying skills. With your peers build basic masonry structures. Construct straightforward brick / block walls. Understand the need to carry out safe working practices in construction.

The department has two custom built bricklaying workshops with individual workstations for you to develop your practical skills. The Staff are fully trained to advanced craft level, and have considerable experience of working within the construction industry.

To be successful in the course you will need to have an interest in bricklaying and be able to cope with the physical requirements of working in this industry. The course is designed to prepare you for a career in construction so you will need to show you are a good team player and be flexible to carry out other duties when required.

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BTEC Level 2 Diploma Construction – Trowel Occupations

Duration

1 year

Full Time or Part Time

FT

Learn how to carry out more advanced brick and block-laying skills; with your peers build basic masonry structures including cavity walls and brick piers; understand the need to carry out safe working practices.

The department has two custom built bricklaying workshops with individual workstations for you to develop your practical skills. The Staff are fully trained to advanced craft level, and have considerable experience of working within the construction industry.

To be successful in the course you will need to have an interest in bricklaying and be able to cope with the physical requirements of working in this industry. The course is designed to prepare you for a career in construction so you will need to show you are a good team player and be flexible to carry out other duties when required.

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BTEC Level 2 Diploma Construction – Wood Occupations

Duration

1 year

Full Time or Part Time

FT

How to carry out more advanced site carpentry skills; construct specific site carpentry structures including truss rafter roofs, stud partitions, hanging doors, fitting kitchens; understand the need to carry out safe working practices.

The department has two custom built bricklaying workshops with individual workstations for you to develop your practical skills. The Staff are fully trained to advanced craft level, and have considerable experience of working within the construction industry.

To be successful in the course you will need to have an interest in carpentry and be able to cope with the physical requirements of working in this industry. The course is designed to prepare you for a career in construction so you will need to show you are a good team player and be flexible to carry out other duties when required.

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Introduction to Brickwork

Duration

6 months

Full Time or Part Time

PT

An introduction to bricklaying skills. It is suitable for those with no or limited previous knowledge providing the first level qualification to develop bricklaying skills for employment or as a hobby. Successful completion of the award requires candidates to construct and evaluate a brick/block built construction of their own design. By the end of the course you will be able to: • Know how to set out walls • Produce various brick/block bonds • Build a basic brick/block product

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Introduction to Woodwork

Duration

6 months

Full Time or Part Time

PT

A practical course developing skills in basic woodworking joints, using and maintaining hand and power tools, building methods, communication and information on-site and safe working practices.

Upon completion of this award you may wish to specialise in carpentry skills and attend the college on a full time basis to gain a higher level award. There may also be the opportunity to gain employment within the woodworking industry.

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