APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION: CARPENTRY & JOINERY
Level: 2
Location: Bordesley Green Campus
Times: Day
Duration: 1-2 years

Are there any entry requirements?
This course is ideal if you are currently employed in Carpentry & Joinery. If your GCSE grades are below C you will be required to study Key Skills as a mandatory part of your Apprenticeship.

What will I study?
You will study through a combination of practical and theoretical skills to form a skill base and understanding of the trade.

You will study the following main units:
Power tools
Transferring levels
Fixing ironmongery and door furniture
Encasing pipes and baths
External doors
Scaffolding
Storage of materials
Joists and joist coverings - trusses
Stud partitions and stairs
Fixing internal mouldings
Health & Safety
Internal doors
Frames and linings
Wall and floor units

Safety footwear is essential for workshop practical activities. You will need to supply your own stationery.

What can I do after this course?
This course will provide you with the skills necessary for employment in the industry as a Carpenter & Joiner with an NVQ 2 and a Level 2 Diploma: Carpentry & Joinery. On successful completion of this course you could progress onto higher level courses like the Advanced Apprenticeship, Advanced Construction Award or the Level 3 Diploma: 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