Site Carpentry Diploma (L2)

Applications from mature students are welcome. Selection for the Part time course is by interview. Potential students must have successfully achieved the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent and be able to demonstrate an interest and commitment to study. You may be asked to provide 2 references.

Learners must achieve the seven mandatory units:

• Health, safety and welfare in construction (Usually achieved at level 1)
• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
• Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
• Carry out second fixing operations
• Carry out carpentry maintenance
• Set up and operate a circular saw

Learners will be assessed using all of the following methods:

• Coursework with knowledge assignments
• City & Guilds e-volve online multiple choice test
• Multiple choice question papers, covering knowledge outcomes
• Practical assignments, covering performance outcomes

You can progress your learning with Weymouth College from Level 1 through to Level 3.

On successful completion of this course you may be eligible to progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Part time only). If you have a work placement and can gain work based evidence you may be able to undertake an NVQ 2.

Materials Essential: PPE Protection, Safety Boots or Sturdy Shoes. Stationery:A4 Ring Binder, A4 Lined Paper, Pens & Pencils Materials Desirable: Tape Measure Drawing Instruments Text Books: It is recommended that you purchase 2 text books at approximately £30.00 each – Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 NVQ & Technical Certificate by Heinemann

If you are aged 16-18 as of 31 August on the year of enrolment – no course fee. • If you are over 19 as of 31 August and enrolling on a full-time program of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases. There are Bursary funds, financial support arrangements for 16-18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact our Information Centre for details of costs and concessions by emailing igs@weymouth.ac.uk