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Carpentry And Joinery - August Start NPA

(SCQF level 5)

Construction Crafts, Nautical and STEM

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

On this course you'll study the practical and theoretical aspects of Carpentry and Joinery, which will prepare you for working in the Construction Industry. You'll also develop transferable skills such as numeracy and efficient working practices which will help you to get a job in this field.

You'll receive a National Progression Award in Construction from the Scottish Qualification Authority on successful completion of this course which is a recognised National Qualification in Construction.

This course runs for 6 months.

Watch as our students and staff talk about the learning experience at the College.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • One National 4 qualification including English, Mathematics, a Science or a Technical subject; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You'll study:

  • Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
  • Carpentry and Joinery: An Introduction.
  • Develop Bench Joinery Skills.
  • Manufacture Joinery Components.
  • Develop Site Joinery Skills.
  • Carpentry and Joinery: Repair and Maintenance.
  • Numeracy.
  • Sustainability.
  • Construction Occupation Practices.

After the course

Careers

This course will help prepare you for a career in Carpentry and Joinery.

Continuing study

This course will allow direct progression onto the next level of Joinery course.

Teaching

Assessment methods

You will be assessed via a mix of summative and formative assessments.

Additional Information

Dress code

For classroom work there is no dress code.

For the practical side of the course, you will be issued with steel toed safety boots and work coveralls. Safety boots are to be worn at all times during practical activities, however workwear must not be worn outside the construction hall or workwear cafe. Students not following this code of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.

  • Mode of Study:
    Full-time
  • Start Date:
    25th Aug 2025
    End Date:
    12th Dec 2025
  • Location:
    City Campus