Joinery Level 1 Diploma

21737W0 | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you are interested in the construction industry, an exciting and rewarding career in joinery may be just for you. You will gain the skills to become sought after craftspeople with excellent employment prospects. Hands-on experience, under the supervision of industry and education professionals, will equip you with the skills to succeed. . There is a shortage of skilled joiners in the construction industry. Site Carpentry requires a high degree of skill and accuracy. The ability to install joinery products to a high standard is much sought after.
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What will I study?

This course consists of practical tasks with theoretical study. You will study for two to three days a week. You will cover all aspects of Joinery including carrying out safe working practices in construction, knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others, building methods and construction technology, produce basic woodworking joints, prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be a mixture of practical and theory. Theory will be tested with online end of unit examinations.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.

What can I progress onto?

This can lead to a Level 2 Technical in Carpentry and Joinery. The course can lead to opportunities in construction companies. Experienced Joiners can expect to earn over £30,000 a year.

Other Information

You will need a basic kit, overalls and safety boots. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£497.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£122.00
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Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Engineers

Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers assemble, install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilating systems and pipes and pipeline systems in commercial, residential and industrial premises and public buildings for non-renewable and renewable energy.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

2.28%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£18,591
Entry
£35,193
Median
£47,560
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replaces faulty taps, washers, valves, etc.
  • Attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods.
  • Tests completed installation for leaks and makes any necessary adjustments.
  • Installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, heat pumps, radiators and fires.
  • Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools.
  • Examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of system.

Knowledge

Building and Construction Mechanical Customer and Personal Service Design Physics Engineering and Technology Mathematics English Language Administration and Management

Skills

Active Learning Mathematics Critical Thinking Learning Strategies Reading Comprehension Active Listening Monitoring Speaking
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