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Carpentry and Joinery NQ

(SCQF level 6)

Construction Crafts, Nautical and STEM

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    This is a full-time construction course delivered by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience in the industry. 

    You'll study practical and theoretical units covering aspects of carpentry and joinery. You'll also have the opportunity to develop transferable skills which are important if you want to gain employment within the Construction Industry (please see the 'What You Study' section, below, to find out more).

    This is a college-devised course and on successful completion, you will receive certification of units achieved from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

    This course is designed to be a progression route from NQ Extended Carpentry and Joinery (Level 5), as such, there are limited spaces available.

    For those just starting their college journey and looking to study carpentry and joinery, we would recommend applying for NPA Carpentry and Joinery (level 5) and working through the progression routes to gain the most skills.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Carpentry and Joinery - NPA (SCQF Level 5); OR
    • Carpentry and Joinery - City and Guilds (SCQF Level 5); OR
    • Practical Woodworking/Metalworking - National 5; 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

    Some of the subjects you will study on this course include:

    • Construction Safety Practices.
    • Bench Joinery Skills.
    • Site Joinery Skills.
    • Carpentry and Joinery.
    • Repair and Maintenance.

    You will also study Communication, Numeracy, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

    After the course

    Careers

    This course prepares you for a career in the Construction Industry.

    Continuing study

    This course will allow progression to the technical side of built environment courses at NC level or into the college's furniture design courses.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    This course will be delivered through blended learning with demonstrations, lectures and practical activities.

    Assessment methods

    You will be assessed via a mix of assessments.

    Additional Information

    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:
      26th Aug 2024, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome