Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection
Blackpool and the Fylde College - Blackpool
01253352352
Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
Course summary

If you want a career working with hand tools and industrial machinery to cut, carve and design inspiring creations, this Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry is a great place to start. After gaining the knowledge and skills to excel as a site carpenter you'll be ready to specialise through additional qualifications or move directly into learning your trade as an important member of a construction team.

Entry requirements

If you're 16-18 and want to work in construction joinery, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to progress. 4 GCSEs grade 3 - 1 including English and Maths. • A successful interview with a tutor • The ability to study independently • A genuine interest in the subject • Good communication skills • Hardworking approach towards the industry

How you'll be assessed

This course is part of the City & Guilds Technical Level Qualifications and as such is assessed in a number of ways. You will sit the externally set and marked examination that will consist of short answer questions, multiple choice and detailed answer questions. Your practical skills will also be assessed in a number of ways. During the course your practical skills will be assessed to ensure competency and prepare you for the final synoptic assessment. All of the grades for the externally set exam and synoptic assessment will then be calculated so you will complete the overall year with a fail, pass, merit, distinction or distinction star grade. On successful completion of the course, your certificate will detail the grades you have achieved. • External Exam = 40% • Graded synoptic Assessment = 60% Please note: you will only be given one opportunity to re-sit the external examinations and the final graded synoptic.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBlackpool
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB