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Level 1
OCN L1 Dip Carpentry & Joinery
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery is an ideal entry course to introduce you to the carpentry and joinery sector and develop your hand techniques. The trade is suited to those who are practically minded, hands- on and are interested in training with wood-working techniques, materials and methods used in the industry.
You will be learning in our workshops to help you develop your skills. This includes training with handheld tools, including handsaws, planes and chisels, and portable power tools, such as power drills, power saws, planers and routers and power sanders. As you develop your confidence and abilities with these tools you will mark out and produce woodworking joints and frames.
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are expected from the awarding bodies. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes.
You can find out more by visiting the City & Guilds website – https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/construction/construction/6706-carpentry-and-joinery#tab=documents
Please note that whilst we are planning to run the required modules in the academic year 2021/22, there may be changes to the curriculum in response to COVID-19 or updates from the awarding bodies.
FURTHER INFORMATION
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. A positive attitude, ability to follow instructions and enthusiasm to use hand tools to complete practical-focused tasks. Your progress will be reviewed regularly throughout the year. Admissions enquiries If you have any questions about the entry requirements or the application process, please contact us on admissions@crawley.ac.uk.
Further Study -; You could progress to a level 2 on-site construction course. At Crawley College, we offer: Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery Level 2 Bricklaying
Apprenticeship – Completing the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery could help you gain an apprenticeship with an employer in the trade. At Crawley College we offer: Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery, which includes a pathway for either a Site Joiner or an Architectural Joiner.
T Level Transition – You may want to go on and study one of the new T Level qualifications. If you don’t meet our entry requirements for the new level 3 T Level qualification, we recommend our in-house one-year T Level Transition course. This will help prepare you for the T Level in the subsequent year. T Level – These are new technical level 3 qualifications studied for two years. At Crawley College, we offer:
T Level Transition in Construction and the Built Environment T Level Design, Surveying & Planning (Construction)
The course covers: Principles of building construction, information and communication. Health, safety and welfare in construction. Application and maintenance of hand tools. Prepare and use portable power tools. Forming basic woodworking joints. You will complete 7 practical timed tests throughout the year. At the end of the year you will bring together your knowledge and skills to produce a 6 jointed frame. Theoretical assessments are tested through multiple choice and online tests. Maths and English – If you are under 19 and have not achieved GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at grade 4 (or grade C) by the start of the course, you will be required retake these subject(s) during the year.
Course Costs You will be required to wear appropriate clothing and safety on-site boots with steel-toe cap protection when you are in the workshop. You will be supplied with safety glasses, gloves, a face mask and earplugs at the beginning of the course. This Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will require a small one-off payment from you at enrolment and will be valid for the entire year. Course Fees If you are a home student and are under 19 at the beginning of your course, you do not have to pay tuition or exam fees for the majority of courses. If you are 19 or over when you start your course, you will have to contribute to your course fees in line with government guidelines. For further information about course fees, please visit: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support/course-fee-information. Financial Support We understand that financial matters are an important consideration for our students and that everyone’;s circumstances are different. Please visit our financial support page for further information on what support is available: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support If you have any questions regarding student finance, please email studentfinance@chigroup.ac.uk and one of our team will be in touch to help