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Carpentry
Carpentry

Carpentry

Level 2
Cheltenham Gloucester

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate

This newly offered full time course will allow learners the opportunity to study a nationally recognised intermediate qualification in Site Carpentry.  It will be delivered at the conveniently located Gloucester campus in purpose built facilities by experienced staff with many years site experience.

The course is a blend of practical training and assessment, supported by end of unit multiple choice tests.

Throughout the one year course you will be trained and assessed in everything from fixing skirting board and architrave through to hanging a door and assembly of a roof.  Whilst using a full range of industry standard power tools safely. 

 

 

You will cover the following units:

  • Construction health and safety 
  • The construction industry 
  • First and second fix carpentry operations 
  • Preparing and using carpentry and joinery portable power tools 
  • Undertake structural carcassing operation
  • A minimum of three GCSEs including maths grade C or 4 and above, English grade D or 3 and above, one other GCSE at grade D or 3 and above.

  • On completion you may gain work related employment or onto an apprenticeship in Site Carpentry.

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What You Will Pay

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Construction is a key industry sector in Gloucestershire and now is the perfect time to train for a qualification in any of the industry areas we offer. Our construction courses are a great way to develop skills and build the foundation for a successful career in domestic and industrial construction.

We are the first UK college to buy a house as a renovation project for our construction and building services students, to further develop their skills and provide them with practical experience of working on-site with other trades, and it’s initiatives like this that ensure our students leave us employment-ready.

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Student Stories

Ben Mason

“The people I’ve met – especially my lecturer – are really easy to talk to. The facilities are wonderful and all in order; it’s very easy to pick out and find what you need. Carpentry is fun and enjoyable, and sets you up for the rest of your life. I feel really prepared for life after college and the skills I’ve learnt are useful in daily life. “To someone thinking of applying to GC I would say that it’s absolutely brilliant and somewhere you can learn lots and achieve a high grade. I’m working on sites at the moment so I get to travel and do renovations and house builds, which I want to continue after college.”

Ben Mason

Level 2 – Carpentry – Gloucester Campus

Harry Taylor

“Prior to starting my apprenticeship, I worked in plumbing and removals, but was ready for a career change. I’ve learnt many new skills in my apprenticeship, including fitting door linings, hanging doors and measuring and fitting kitchens. The college side of my training has been very useful for when I’m working on site and my assessor has been helpful when showing me skills on a one-to-one basis. An apprenticeship was the best route for me and I hope to become a self-employed carpenter once I complete my training”

Harry Taylor

Bench Joinery Apprentice at Pickering and Spencer

Natasha Brown

“The course gave me a great overview of the construction industry, which is exactly what I needed to progress in my career. I wanted a change and this equipped me with the knowledge and skills I required in order to do that. I now work as in Administration Manager in family run Construction business and I really enjoy it. “The lecturers were very supportive and the knowledge they have is immeasurable. They have lots of experience in the industry. I very much enjoyed the variety in modules too, it allowed us to be creative and practically use what we had learnt. “I made some great friends here, it was a very inclusive atmosphere. “I would do it all again, it was such a brilliant experience. I would advise anyone thinking of applying to GC to not be afraid and make the jump!”

Natasha Brown

HNC – Construction – Gloucester Campus

Facilities

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Construction Facilities and Workshops

Our construction workshops are kitted out for the various building components our students will experience in the industry.

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