Course Overview
Do you want to improve your employability opportunities in carpentry? Would you like to specialise in site carpentry? Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy putting your practical skills to good use? If the answer is yes, then this intermediate course is the next step you need to take towards employment in carpentry. In our purpose-built, industry standard construction facility, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in site carpentry with practical modules in construction technology and structural carcassing. You will also complete knowledge based modules in site safety and communication. These skills will enable you to progress further with the carpentry trade.
The course balances theory with hands-on experience to help you develop a basic knowledge of carpentry and joinery. You will learn how to carry out first and second fixing procedures, how to erect structural carcassing and how to operate a variety of power tools. You will cover a number of topics including health & safety, moving and handling materials, communication skills and the calculation of different quantities.
By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate new skills, including the completion of your practical tests.
Course Modules
Course Information
To apply for this course you will need a Diploma in Wood Occupations, Level 1, and be genuinely interested in the construction industry. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory reference and interview.
Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
You will complete a practical workbook, which will be marked as you complete each task. You will also take online tests which are multiple choice questions.
You may further develop you skills and become highly qualified by continuing onto the Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery, or by undertaking an Apprenticeship.
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Malvern
Our Malvern campus is home to one of Heart of Worcestershire College’s Construction departments, providing specialist facilities and practical learning environments for students training in the construction trades.
Located in the heart of Malvern, the campus is easily accessible from across Worcestershire and the surrounding areas. Regular bus services connect Malvern with Worcester, Ledbury, Upton-upon-Severn, Pershore and Hereford, making travel to campus straightforward for students commuting from nearby towns and villages.
Great Malvern and Malvern Link train stations provide rail connections to Worcester, Hereford, Birmingham and further afield. From the stations, the campus can be reached by local bus routes, taxi or a short walk depending on your route.
Malvern is well known for its welcoming community, scenic surroundings and local amenities, offering students a supportive and accessible environment to study and develop their construction skills.
Check out some of the facilities at our Malvern Campus via the virtual tours below.
Malvern Link
- Malvern Link station
Worcester Road
Malvern Link
Worcestershire
WR14 1SW - A 13-minute walk to Malvern campus
Great Malvern
- Great Malvern station
Station Approach
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3AU - A 37-minute walk or 24-minute bus journey to Malvern campus