About the course

This course provides you with the opportunity to further enhance both their practical and theoretical skills gained in previous academic years. You will gain practical skills in woodworking projects including:

• Staircase construction

• Manufacturing complex joinery pieces

• Timber window frame construction

• Architraves and door casings

• Skirting

• Door installation

• Fitting door hardware.

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on a range of practical skills with a practical end test. Additionally, students will sit a range of modular assessments, linked to each of the practical and theoretical elements of the programme.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you may progress to an Apprenticeship in a trade related area or to other courses that are available include L3 Furniture Making, Multi Trades Skills and HNC/D level programmes in Wood Crafts. Careers that this course may lead to include self-employed bench carpenter and joiner, cabinet maker, furniture design and development or could lead to a career in furniture manufacturing.

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