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Construction Site Carpentry (Homewood students only)
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
BTEC Technical Award L1/2
Level 2
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 25th November 2026
Applications Close: - 15th January 2027
Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE
Course Summary
THIS QUALIFICATION IS AIMED AT STUDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SPECIFICALLY AS A SITE CARPENTER IS A FULL-TIME COURSE WHICH INCLUDES 3 DAYS IN SCHOOL AND 2 DAYS ON RELEVANT WORK PLACEMENT.
Course Details
Students will study the following mandatory content:
• Principles of construction
• Structural carpentry
• Non-structural carpentry prior to plastering
• Non-structural carpentry following plastering
• Timber technology and the use of a circular saw
• Structured work experience or work placements within their business.
• Attendance at classes or lectures given by industry experts.
• Employers input into projects and exercises, or their involvement with setting assessments and examinations.
• Employers who act as ‘expert witnesses’ to contribute to the assessment of students’ work.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
FULL-TIME COURSE WHICH INCLUDES 3 DAYS IN SCHOOL AND 2 DAYS ON RELEVANT WORK PLACEMENT.
Entry requirements
Grade 3 or better in English and Maths and have successfully completed all aspects of your other GCSE courses including coursework and exams. Entry is also subject to an interview and an initial assessment.
Your next steps...
A site carpenter has the skills and knowledge to cut, fasten, carve and design objects made out of wood or other materials, and plays an important part of any construction team. Students will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when they are working as a site carpenter or progressing to further learning and training in this area. Following successful completion of this qualification, students will be qualified to work in the construction industry as a site carpenter.
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