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Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - as required
Cornwall College St Austell - as required
Cornwall College St Austell - as required
Cornwall College Camborne - as required
LEVEL
Level 3 Levels Explained
DURATION
1 Year
LEARNING AREA
Construction Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Work-based

Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

Plumbing Courses The level 3 Site Carpentry qualification are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills that can lead to meaningful employment in the construction industry as a site carpenter.

This qualification will also open doors to employment across the world in place such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
You will also be able to access university courses on completion of this course as past leaners have gone on to become site managers, project managers and Architects.

What you will learn

An advanced site carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic or commercial premises ,preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components e.g double doors, shaped linings, staircases with turns ,complex wall and floor units, erecting bespoke structural roof structures(e.g hip roofs valleys and dormer roofs. This course is designed for the carpenter who has completed a level 2 and wants to progress their skills to a higher level.

The course also involves aspects of management of sustainability and also management of work, allowing the trainee to develop into a person who can undertake work without assistance from a mentor.

Entry requirements

Level 2 site carpentry diploma or L2 site carpentry Apprenticeship

Work experience

You will need to have an employer who can provide you with the range of activities that are addressed in the course to enable you to practice the skills you are being taught in college and are detailed for a Level 3 carpenter.

Assessment

You will be assessed when you are ready by means of end point assessment, this will be by an assessor from the awarding body (city & guilds) this will involve collecting a portfolio of work that you have undertaken over the period of the apprenticeship, this will be used as a basis for a discussion with the assessor.

Progression

Successful candidates can progress onto a range of opportunities within the construction industry and further levels of attainment such as BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. Learners can also choose to become self-employed, start their own contracting companies or carry on to Higher education and university

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.


Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond. There’s exciting plans ahead as well, so make sure Cornwall College St Austell is home to your #careercollege experience.


An advanced site carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic or commercial premises ,preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components e.g double doors, shaped linings, staircases with turns ,complex wall and floor units, erecting bespoke structural roof structures(e.g hip roofs valleys and dormer roofs. This course is designed for the carpenter who has completed a level 2 and wants to progress their skills to a higher level.

The course also involves aspects of management of sustainability and also management of work, allowing the trainee to develop into a person who can undertake work without assistance from a mentor.

Level 2 site carpentry diploma or L2 site carpentry Apprenticeship

You will need to have an employer who can provide you with the range of activities that are addressed in the course to enable you to practice the skills you are being taught in college and are detailed for a Level 3 carpenter.

You will be assessed when you are ready by means of end point assessment, this will be by an assessor from the awarding body (city & guilds) this will involve collecting a portfolio of work that you have undertaken over the period of the apprenticeship, this will be used as a basis for a discussion with the assessor.

Successful candidates can progress onto a range of opportunities within the construction industry and further levels of attainment such as BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. Learners can also choose to become self-employed, start their own contracting companies or carry on to Higher education and university

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.


Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond. There’s exciting plans ahead as well, so make sure Cornwall College St Austell is home to your #careercollege experience.


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  • Location - Cornwall College Camborne
  • Start Date - As required

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  • Location - Cornwall College St Austell
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  • Day/Time - Monday, 09:00 - 16:30

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  • Location - Cornwall College St Austell
  • Start Date - As required
  • Day/Time - Monday, 09:00 - 16:30

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    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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  • Location - Cornwall College Camborne
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    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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