construction & landbased - Leeds City College

site carpentry (wood occupations)intermediate apprenticeshipduration: 1 yearlocation: kcAbout the courseSite joinery work is carried out in a variety of locations,both indoors and outside, fitting timber roofs, floors,doors and stairs. Bench joinery is carried out in aworkshop where timber is prepared and assembledto make doors, windows, stairs etc.Work includesmeasuring and calculating materials cutting and shapingmaterials and using hand and power tools. Use ofwoodwork machinery, hand and power tools.Learn to use basic hand tools whilst developingknowledge and understanding of joinery techniquesand methods. Study to understand the underpinningknowledge of the construction industry, which is vitalwhen working on building sites, including employers’rights and responsibilities and health and safety.The Apprenticeship framework comprises of:• Work-based assessment (NVQ)• Technical Certificate - Level 2 Certificate (assessmentand test)• Employee Responsibilities and Rights (workbook)• Personal learning and thinking skills (workbook)• Functional Skills (project and tests)NVQ Level 2 in Wood Occupations. Site Carpentrymandatory:• Conform to general workplace safety• Conform to efficient work practices• Move and handle resourcesSite Carpentry Optional:• Install First Fixing Components• Install Second Fixing Components• Erect Structural Carcassing Components• Maintain Non-structural Carpentry Work• Set Up and Use Circular SawsCSkills Award Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry.This qualification is delivered at the colleges KeighleyCampus and involves a selection of units that areassessed by assignment, this underpins the knowledgeand understanding which supports the NVQ.• Carry out safe working practices in construction• Information, quantities and communicating withothers• Building methods and construction technology• Carry out first fixing operations• Carry out second fixing• Erect structural carcassing• Carry out maintenance• Set up and operate a circular saw• Construct a Timber Frame EntranceApprentices are employed from the word go and receivea wage and support from a company that is committedto their development.Training takes place at work and at college. Apprenticescan expect:• Excellent training at one of the best vocationalcolleges• A wage and supportive employer• Real experience and understanding of the industrythey are working in• The opportunity to go on to university recognisedindustry-standard qualificationsYou will assessed on the job, and will be visited once amonth by your college assessorEntry requirementsThere are no formal entry requirements but GCSE gradeC and above or equivalent in Maths & English wouldbe an advantage. If you don’t have GCSE grade C orabove or equivalent in English and Maths you will besupported in gaining a relevant qualification alongsideyour studies.Employment with a carpentry company.future opportunitiesWith these you can progress onto a skilled role, oralternatively you may wish to progress onto an advancedApprenticeship.60 Leeds City College | Conostruction & Landbased 2013-14