Carpentry & Joinery - Level 2 - Gravesend

Applications Open -

Applications Close - 13th August 2027 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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Portfolio, unit end tests, online exam and synoptic practical test, onsite assessment over a 2 year period

Whilst at college there is a mixture of practical and theory lessons. Students will learn how to carry out work safely, relay information, calculate quantities, communicate with others and about building methods and construction technology used. They will learn how to carry out first fixing, second fixing, erect structural carcassing, carry out maintenance and how to set up and operate a circular saw. This course includes the opportunity to take part in an industry placement in a sector relevant to your qualification and study programme. The placement will take place 1 or 2 days per week on the days when you are not in college studying. Industry placements are designed to give you the skills to start work at the end of your studies, progress into an apprenticeship

Portfolio, unit end tests, online exam and synoptic practical test, onsite assessment over a 2 year period

Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent. Minimum GCSE grade 3 in Mathematics and English supported by two at grade 2, one preferably in Science, employment in construction training as a carpenter

Employment within the construction industry as a carpenter, level 3 NVQ Diploma in carpentry.