DIPLOMA: CARPENTRY & JOINERY
Level: 1
Location: Bordesley Green Campus
Times: Day / Evening FT/PT
Duration: 1 - 2 years

Are there any entry requirements?
This course is ideal if you want to work in the Construction Industry as a Carpenter & Joiner. To enrol on this course you will need to be committed to pursuing a career in the Construction Industry. You will need to have a basic skills assessment to demonstrate your level of Literacy and Numeracy.

What will I study?
You will study through a combination of practical and theoretical skills to form a skill base and initial understanding of the trade. You will learn about basic joinery skills including:
Tool skills
Health & Safety
Product knowledge
Basic joints
Maintaining tools
Working from drawings
Methods of fixing

No industry work placement is required for this course. However you may need to arrange day release from your place of work to attend during the day. Safety footwear is essential for workshop practical activities. You will need to supply your own stationery.

What can I do after this course?
On successful completion of this course you could progress onto higher level courses like the Level 2 Diploma: Carpentry & Joinery and NVQ 2: Carpentry & Joinery.

How do I apply?
Contact Admissions on 0121 694 5000 or email: admissions@sbc.ac.uk

Alternatively, you can also apply online at http://www.sbc.ac.uk