Carpentry and Joinery
During this course you will learn a host of valuable carpentry and joinery skills including using hand tools, working from plans, preparing and installing floorboards, joists and window frames and much more. Timber is an important part of any structure, and carpenters and joiners prepare the wooden parts of a building. Usually, a joiner will work from plans to prepare the materials; the carpenter then puts them in position. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to perfect both your joinery and carpentry skills, providing you with a sturdy foundation for future employment.
Study at Level:
Level 1,
T-Level
- Health and safety
- Use of hand tools
- Measuring and accuracy
- Quantifying material
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Creativity
- Working from plans
- Creating and preparing floorboards, joists, window frames and more.
Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.
Entry Level 3 Programmes
No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.
Level 1 Programmes
GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.
Level 2 Programmes
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.
Progressing to each level of study
Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.
Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.
Work experience is a mandatory element of the Brickwork course. Learners will develop and perfect a wide range of skills by working on live construction and building sites.
A variety of helpful trips, visits and guest speakers will be made available to you during your time on this course including site visits to local building developments.
Career Opportunities:
- Site joiner
- Workshop joiner
- Self-employed joiner
- Kitchen fitter
University & Further Studies:
- HNC/HND Construction Management
