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Carpentry and Joinery CAA Foundation Diploma Level 1 (Sept '12)
Carpentry courses in Brighton
This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.
Course code: B09911C
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: CAA Diploma Level 1
Starting and ending month: September to June
Starting year: 2012
Days of the week: TBC
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
The UK construction industry is constantly changing and developing the way it meets the challenges of creating the built environment and thats where it needs you!
This course will develop your basic skills and knowledge to start a career in the Construction industry as a carpenter/joiner.
You will learn about different aspects of site carpentry including: using hand tools, power tools, access equipment, building workplace relationships and Health and Safety requirements
Course content:
On this course you will:
- Know how to carry out safe working practices
- Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
- Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
- Knowledge of basic woodworking joints
- Know how to maintain and use hand tools
- Know how to prepare and use portable power tools
This course also offers the opportunity for you to develop your English, maths and/or ICT skills, as appropriate. You will be expected to complete basic skills qualifications as part of your course.
Facilities for students:
Our specialist facilities at City College are excellent. We have life-size realistic training environments such as a scaffolding rig, workshops and large working areas. Our teaching team all have vast industry experience as well as many years of teaching, which has maintained our high standards, excellent pass rates and allowed us to produce graduates who have a high level of technical skill and confidence into the industry.
Assessment: Assessment is based on assignments completed through the year including core skills and an on line knowledge test.
UCAS Tariff: Level 1
Awarding Body: CAA
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to progress onto the NVQ Level 2 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery.
Academic Centre:
CCAR - Carpentry
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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