Foundation Construction Diploma -
Wood Occupations

A practical programme of Construction Training combined with an external assessment. This award is the first stage of a range of construction qualifications linked to the NVQ framework and apprenticeship programme.

Entry Requirements:
Successful interview and references

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Handle and store resources
• Contribute to working relationships
• Contribute to provide working platforms
• Preparation and use of portable power tools
• Maintenance and use of working hand tools
• Use of basic wood jointing techniques

Progression:
• NVQ Level 1 Wood Occupations
• Intermediate Construction Diploma

Intermediate Construction Diploma -
Wood Occupations

A practical programme of activity with external assessment of joinery related activity. This award is directly related to NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupations and is the technical certificate within a foundation apprenticeship programme.

Entry Requirements:
Successful interview, references and/or
Foundation Construction Award

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Store materials and equipment
• Erect and dismantle basic working platforms
• Work efficiently
• First fixing before plasterwork
• Second fixing
• Carcassing for floors and roofs

Progression:
• NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupations
• Advanced Construction Diploma Wood Occupations

Advanced Construction Diploma - Wood Occupations

An advanced construction course that will enable you to acquire knowledge and understanding that will help you to gain employment in the construction industry.

Entry Requirements:
Intermediate Construction Award or Diploma or NVQ level 2

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Establishing the operational area
• Progressing operations
• Organising resources
• Install first and second fix
• Erect carcassing
• Produce timber products

Progression:
NVQ Level 3