Advanced Certificate Carpentry and Joinery
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick
Mode of Study: Block release
Length of course: 10 weeks
Start Date: November 2011
Entry Requirements: Industrial experience and SVQ 2 Carpentry & Joinery
COURSE SUMMARY:
This programme has been designed to enable students to develop an appropriate mix of higher level vocational competence and technical job knowledge. It is particularly useful if you are an established tradesperson who wishes to undertake a short programme.
COURSE CONTENT:
Carpentry & Joinery: Specialist Doors; Complex Pitched Roofs; High Class Finishes; Windows and Screens; Workshop and Site Setting Out; and Timber Stairs with Tapered Steps.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With a combination of traditional taught classes and practical demonstrations.
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- Opportunity to demonstrate skill ability
- Improved Joinery techniques
- Construction skills approved course
- Continued Professional Development
- Access to HNC Construction
STUDENT QUOTE:
"Very good course to study through block release as I could fully focus on the content." James Johnson.
STAFF QUOTE:
"Students that have completed this course, should be confident in their abilities to undertake a more complicated level of task within the workplace." Anthony McLeod, Head of Section.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Completion of the award allows progression to HNC in Construction Management
Employment/Career: Access professional jobs within the industry
Former students have: Become foremen joiners for construction firms
