NPA Award in Construction: Carpentry and Joinery
Course Content
This nationally recognised course covers: Bench Joinery Skills; Manufacturing Joinery Components; Constructional Carpentry Skills; Construction Safety; and Employment Behavioural Skills. This will also include core skills in Communication, ICT and Construction Numeracy. All units within the course must be achieved to gain certification. This will also include an element of online learning.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Building Trades Fast Track, Senior Phase Construction Crafts or Gateway to Trade Skills (Construction) course, or two passes at National 4 (or equivalent) preferably in English and Maths.
Method of Assessment
Practical assessments and theoretical knowledge-based assessment.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the course can lead to apprenticeships in carpentry and joinery or further education (NC Construction related courses).
Course Overview
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Study Type
Full Time
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Campus
Kingsway Campus
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Start Date
13 Sep 2021
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SCQF Level
5
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Duration
32 Weeks
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Subject Area
- Tuition fees may be paid for full-time students in Scotland subject to meeting residency requirements, applications should be made to the appropriate funding body. International Students please refer to our International fees page
Recruitment is now for Reserve List places only – please contact us if you wish to discuss