Entry requirementsEntry requirements Taster day with assessment in English, maths and technical skills.
Course description
General information
This course is intended for students who do not pass the entrance test for the Diploma Level 1 Carpentry and would like to improve their skills to enable them to go on to this course.
Course content
Induction includes:
* Basic health and safety training
* Time planning and preparation for college
* Advice on building a portfolio of their work
* Ed-Excel Entry Level Skills for Working Life – Practical Skills
* Health and Safety
* Preparing for work
* Introduction to brickwork or Introduction to joinery
* Basic skills
* Interview skills
* Improving your learning
Teaching and assessment
Students will work towards the above units through completing assignments, classroom activities and practical tasks. The work will have a construction related content. Their work will be presented in the form of a portfolio.