Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 at West Lancashire College

More about the course

This qualification is aimed at students aged 16 and above, who want to work in the Construction industry and specialise in working with wood. There are 4 trades areas available: site carpentry, bench joinery, shop fitting journey and wood machining.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade A*-D (Grade 3-9)

or

A recognised Level 1 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery
19+ students must have relevant work and/or life experience which will be confirmed at interview

What will I achieve?

If you successful complete this course, you will receive a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery

What will I learn?

Unit 201/601: Health, safety and welfare in construction
Unit 101/501: Principles of building construction, information and communication
Unit 207: Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
Unit 208: Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
Unit 209: Carry out second fixing operations
Unit 210: Carry out carpentry maintenance
Unit 211: Set up and operate a circular saw

How am I assessed?

Online core unit examination
Awarding body phase tests
Portfolio of knowledge

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be granted direct access onto the Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery course

Course costs

This course is free if you are on an income related benefit, or you are on a low income (a household income of less than £20,817 or an independent income of £12,400).

If you are 19 and over, please call our Student Services team to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you require information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who will be able to offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

Adult Funding Changes

Due to the changes in Government funding from the 1st of August 2019, students who resident in postcodes within Merseyside and Greater Manchester may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire. You may have to pay all associated course and support costs.

To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact our Course Enquiries team for further future.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daily tasks:

Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.

Median Salary

£32,550 View more

Daily tasks:

Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

Median Salary

£27,859 View more

Daily tasks:

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements.
Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements.
Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors.

Median Salary

£37,760 View more

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