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Level 2
NOCN L2 Ext Tech Dip Occupational Entry for Carpenters and Joiners – Architectural Joinery
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course focuses on practical activity but includes some written theory and portfolio building, consists of the following topics:
- Health, safety and welfare in the construction and associated industries.
- Understanding information, quantities and communication with others.
- Knowledge of construction technology.
- Prepare and use carpentry and joinery power tools.
- Set up and operate cutting and shaping machinery.
- Produce setting out details for routine joi
- nery products.
- Mark out from setting out details for routine joinery products.
- Manufacture routine joinery products.
At this intermediate level, working in our simulated workshop environment, you will learn a wide variety of practical skills (and theoretical knowledge) which will prepare you for working in a Joinery workshop. Items of joinery to make are: doors, windows, frames, linings, units and fitments and staircases. There will be a number of theory assessments with a final practical assignment to complete the qualification.
Full time learners will continue to study GCSE English and Maths if not already achievedat Grade 4 or above.
L2 Bench Joinery Full-Time & Part-Time
The course builds on L1 Carpentry & Joinery learning how to use woodworking machinery to create carpentry and Joinery products such as windows, doors & straight stairs. Along with knowledge of the construction industry including health & safety.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
This course is suitable for those who have completed the Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1, and wish to further their skills and abilities in Bench Joinery to tradesman level. Entry requirement: Successful completion of the Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1.
Progression routes include L3 Bench Joinery, L3 Furniture Manufacture & L3 Site Carpentry.
Assessment is ongoing through the year with 5 theory units requiring the passing of online exams and the completion of a practical synoptic task
Students aged 19 and over will have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances.
Equipment required includes: A textbook, notebook, tape measure, and corded headphones for theory lessons, 2H pencils, a maths set of drawing equipment and PPE equipment including safety boots, dust masks, eye protection and suitable gloves.
For further information please contact the college admissions team on 01293 442200 Ext 7205