Is the course for me? Modern Apprenticeship (MA) This is a framework laid out by Construction Skills (CSkills) and is applicable to all industry employed Apprentices who are sponsored by a managing agent. This frame work requires the Apprentice to complete the Level 2 Diploma, which is college based, the Level 2 Diploma NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) which is work based, have obtained GCSE’s in English and Maths grades A-C, or complete a college based portfolio in Communications and Numeracy. The College based certificate in Employment Responsibilities and Rights. Together these elements make up the full Frame work Modern Apprenticeship (MA), which must be completed inside 2 years. |
Bench Joinery Diploma ◘ Information, quantities and communicating with others
◘ Building methods and construction technology
◘ How to set up and operate a circular saw
◘ How to produce setting out details for routine Joinery products ◘ How to mark out from setting out details for routine Joinery products ◘ How to manufacture routine Joinery products
Diploma/NVQ Mandatory Units (all of the following): ◙ Conforming to General safety in the workplace ◙ Conforming to Efficient working practices in the workplace ◙ Moving and handling resources in the workplace ◙ Manufacture routine Bench Joinery Products in the workplace Additional Units (one from the following): ◙ Setting up and using Circular saws in the workplace ◙ Producing setting out details for routine Bench Joinery products in the workplace ◙ Marking out from setting out details for routine Bench Joinery products in the workplace
Plus ◙ Employment Responsibilities and Rights ◙ Key/Functional Skills Communications and Numeracy (Level 1) |
Site Carpentry Diploma ◘ Information, quantities and communicating with others
◘ Building methods and construction technology
◘ How to carry out first fix operations
◘ How to carry out second fix operations ◘ How to erect structuralcarcassing ◘ How to carry out maintenance ◘ How to set up and operate a circular saw
Diploma/NVQ ◘Mandatory Units (all of the following): ◘Conforming to General safety in the workplace ◘Conforming to Efficient working practices in the workplace ◘Moving and handling resources in the workplace Additional Units (one from the following): ◘Setting up and using Circular saws in the workplace ◘Installing First fixing components in the workplace
Plus ◙ Employment Responsibilities and Rights ◙ Key/Functional Skills Communications and Numeracy (Level 1
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Shopfitting (Bench Work) Diploma ◘ Information, quantities and communicating with others
◘ Building methods and construction technology
◘ How to set up and operate a circular saw
◘ How to produce setting out details for routine Shop fitting products ◘ How to mark out from setting out details for routine Shop fitting products ◘ How to manufacture routine Shop fitting products
Diploma/NVQ Mandatory Units (all of the following): ◙ Conforming to General safety in the workplace ◙ Conforming to Efficient working practices in the workplace ◙ Moving and handling resources in the workplace ◙ Manufacture routine shopfitting Products in the workplace Additional Units (one from the following): ◙ Setting up and using Circular saws in the workplace ◙ Producing setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace ◙ Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace
Plus ◙ Employment Responsibilities and Rights ◙ Key/Functional Skills Communications and Numeracy (Level 1) |
How will I learn? You will learn in a variety of ways: On the job training by employer Group and individual study at college Work based assessment Practical assessments Written Assignments Oral questioning at the end of each practical assessment The use of on-line facilities Considerable home study is required along with compiling a portfolio of evidence showing the relevant ‘units of competence’ gathered in the work place and a Key Skills portfolio at Level 1. The course consists of a series of College set practical assessments and written assignments; together they consolidate the theory knowledge gained during group and individual study with the communication skills necessary to implement good working practices in the bench joinery, shopfitting or site carpentry industry. |
What will I need for the course? Steel toe boots or shoes (when in the workshops), all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied by the College. Black or Blue pen for all written work 2H or 3H pencil for all drawing and practical assessments, an eraser and pencil sharpener. All other drawing and marking equipment will be supplied as and when required. All materials, hand tools and Portable Power Tools will be supplied by the College. |
What qualifications or experience do I need to get on the course? Apprenticeship sponsored by a managing agent, in the site carpentry, bench joinery or shopfitting industry is essential. GCSE’s in English and Maths grades A-C, or Key/Functional Skills in Communications and Numericy at Level 1(this can be gained through college portfolio and CSkills/C&G exams) Total commitment to work hard and meet the required standards in all areas of the course and a commitment in gathering the relevant ‘work based evidence’. |