Carpentry - Bench Joinery CAA Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.

Course code: BO6543CD

Course category: Full-time

End Qualification: CAA Diploma Level 3

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2012

Days of the week: TBC

Course duration: 30 weeks

Time of day: All day

Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street

Course aims:
Carpentry is a rewarding, challenging and creative career. There is a great sense of satisfaction to be gained that you can create something that is long-lasting and is a testament of your skill and talent to bring pleasure or functionality to someone.

The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills, underpinning knowledge and a broad understanding of the diversity and complexity that is the Construction industry. You’ll explore the roles and responsibilities of the people who work in the industry and the possible career progression routes.

This course is designed to develop your practical skills, knowledge and understanding of carpentry and joinery and the construction industry in general. It explores the 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:
Whilst you are studying 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 set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Know how to manufacture complex shaped joinery products
Manufacture complex shaped joinery products
Know how to produce complex shaped joinery product details
Produce complex shaped joinery product details

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

This enables students to receive training and gain experience using the full range of woodworking machinery and equipment 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: 1. Achievement of each practical unit will be by internal assessment as part of the workshop programme.
Each knowledge unit has mandatory series of questions; these are externally set and are assessed internally.

2. A practical assignment set by CAA and controlled by the internal assessor will need to be successfully completed before accreditation of the qualification.

3. In addition an online Knowledge exam covering the core units and occupational units in which a passed must be accredited to achieve the qualification.

UCAS Tariff: Level 3

Awarding Body: CAA

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

Interview for entry: Interview required

Pre-entry preparation:
The Carpentry and Joinery level 3 book by Heinemann is recommended but is not essential.

Progression and links:
The level 3 Diploma is designed to provide learners 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 Bench Joinery.

Academic Centre:
Centre for Construction

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.

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 - Bench Joinery 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.

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