Site Carpentry Diploma - R080

This is a Study Programme for those aged 16-18 years of age.

Relevant level 1 qualification or minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above and relevant practical experience.

Satisfactory interview, school report and / or satisfactory reference.

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies. To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required: Personal Protective Equipment - £40 Educational Visits - £35 If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career. N.B. prices correct as of 23/06/2021

Assessment will be completed by practical and online tests.

The course requires manual dexterity and physical stamina. You will need to lift and handle tools and materials.
Are you aged 16-18?
Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:

• A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
• Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
• English and maths, if you don't already have GCSE grade A* - C (Grade 4 or above) in English and maths
• Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips

Successful completion of this course may mean you can progress to Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 Diploma or NVQ level 2/3 Carpentry & Joinery (if you gain an apprenticeship).

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You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:

• R081 - Site Carpentry level 3 Diploma