Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 at West Lancashire College | 16-18 College Course

More about the course

Working in the Carpentry and Joinery industry is an exciting and rewarding time, as you will gain skills that can be utilised in this growing industry. You will be working on real projects that you will make and install in the workshops. You also have the chance to gain work experience with local and regional employers.

Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools, prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools, produce woodworking joints, carry out first fix flooring and roofing, first fix frame partitions and stairs, second fixing operations, carpentry maintenance, set up and operate circular saw.

Entry requirements

Level 1 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, a Level 1 or 2 in Functional Skills or a GCSE in Maths and English.

What will I learn?

Health, safety and welfare in construction
Principles of building construction, information and communication
Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
Carry out first fix frame partitions and stairs
Carry out second fixing operations
Carry out carpentry maintenance
Set up and operate circular saw

What experience will I have?

CSCS card for employment
Live Projects, such as Build A House
Community projects
Industry experts who are passionate about their subject area
Trips to industry and trade shows
Skills competitions, including World Skills UK
Links with employers, such as Croftland Building and McCrory Brickwork Ltd
Progression to Apprenticeships

How am I assessed?

Assessment is an online core unit examination
Awarding body phase test
Portfolio of knowledge

Where can I progress?

After successfully completing Level 2, students may wish to progress onto an Apprenticeship or full time employment.

Course costs

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*

If you are 19 or over, please speak to Learner Services to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

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

*Exam and registration fees will be paid for by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

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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