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Carpentry - Site Carpentry CAA Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.

Course code: B06543CD

Course category: Full-time

End Qualification: CAA Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry.

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2012

Days of the week: TBC

Course duration: 30 weeks

Time of day: TBC

Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street

Course aims:
Carpentry is a great trade to learn, once you’re trained and qualified the skills you’ve developed are very flexible and can be used in a range of career paths. It’s also a really satisfying job to do, you get to work with your hands, building and repairing new objects and structures.

This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to gain a Level 3 qualification and become a carpenter. Also you’ll develop an understanding of the diversity and complexity within the Construction Industry. You’ll explore the roles and responsibilities of the people who work in the industry and your possible career routes. You’ll also look at built environment and the wider issues of sustainability and the impact the Construction Industry has on the environment.

By the end of this course you’ll have gained a Level 3 qualification and have the skills and confidence needed to apply for a wide range of jobs within the construction industry, including those at a supervisory level.

Course content:
The course comprises of general core units which relate to; Communication, Organisation, Developing Supervisory/Management Skills, Planning and Programming Work Activities, Workplace safety, Sustainability, Construction Industry Regulations, Safe working practices and the opportunity to achieve the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme.

On this course you will:

• Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
• Carry out safe working practices in construction
• Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
• Information, quantities and communicating with others
• Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
• Building methods and construction technology
• Know how to carry out first fixing operations
• Carry out first fixing operations
• Know how to carry out second fixing
• Carry out second fixing
• Know how to erect complex structural carcassing components
• Erect complex structural carcassing components
• Know how to maintain non-structural and structural components
• Maintain non-structural and structural components
• Know how to set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
• Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery

Occupational Specific units cover the range of Site Carpentry disciplines, including complex roofing.

Facilities for students:
The workshops are designed to provide the students with a learning environment which simulates the work place.

This enables students to experience working from platforms on complex roofing exercises, hang doors, etc there is also the opportunity to gain skills in bench joinery as part of the workshop programme. The workshops are fully equipped with up to date power tools and equipment.

Classrooms have smart boards and projectors enabling learner to take advantage of all the latest resources available relating to the Level 3 Diploma qualification and the Construction Industry.

Assessment: Work experience would be an advantage but is not a requirement as the course provides full training towards the level 3 Diploma Qualification in Site Carpentry.

UCAS Tariff: Level 3

Awarding Body: CAA

Entry Requirements:
Minimum 3 GCSE grade D or equivalent in English, Maths and one other.
Either NVQ or Diploma at Level 2.

Interview for entry: Interview required

Pre-entry preparation:
Minimum 3 GCSE grade D or equivalent in English, Maths and one other.
Either NVQ or Diploma at Level 2.

Progression and links:
The level 3 Diploma is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and confidence required to apply for employment, within the construction industry.

Work experience opportunities:
Work experience would be an advantage but is not a requirement as the course provides full training towards the level 3 Diploma Qualification in Site Carpentry.

Academic Centre:
Centre for Construction

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

1. Tuition Fees
2. College registration
3. Awarding Body registration
4. Resource Fee
5. Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for this course.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year): £1,625

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.

Additional costs	Payment due	Total

Fee for learners in receipt of work related benefits : £525

Financial assistance information.

Full-time course fee guide.

How to apply for full-time courses.

City College Brighton - Full-time course - Carpentry - Site Carpentry CAA Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)

Further information: Students will require safety boots and stationery (lever arch folder, A4 pad, pen and pencil)

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.