NPA CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Intro to the course:

Course Overview: The NPA Level 5 in Carpentry and Joinery course is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in carpentry and joinery within the construction industry. This qualification is ideal for those who aspire to work as carpenters, joiners, or in related roles within the built environment sector.

Students will build on their skills developed in our Level 4 Introduction to construction course, or prior work based experience.

Who is the course for?

• Aspiring Carpenters and Joiners: Individuals who wish to develop a career in carpentry and joinery and related fields.
• Career Changers: Those looking to transition into the construction industry from other sectors.
• School Leavers: Recent graduates who have a strong interest in construction and meet the entry requirements.

What will I study?

Course Content: Throughout the course, students will engage with a variety of subjects that cover both theoretical and practical aspects of carpentry and joinery. Key areas of study include:

• General Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare: Understanding the importance of health and safety practices in the construction industry.
• Productive Work Practices: Learning efficient and effective work practices to enhance productivity on construction sites.
• Carpentry and Joinery Tasks: Developing skills in various carpentry and joinery tasks, including:
  • Safe use of hand tools and equipment
  • Construction of timber frames and structures
  • Installation of doors, windows, and staircases
  • Finishing and decorative techniques

In addition to trade-specific skills, students will also develop their industry-related core skills, such as:

• Problem Solving and Planning: Enhancing abilities to plan and solve problems effectively in a construction context.
• Organisational and Communication Skills: Developing skills to manage resources and communicate effectively on construction projects.

Next step course options

NC Built Environment.

Apprenticeship 

How will I be assessed?

Assessment of this award will be ongoing through a combination of practical work and knowledge assessments.

Why should I choose this course?

• Industry-Relevant Skills: Gain practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to the construction industry.
• Experienced Faculty: Learn from experienced professionals with extensive industry expertise.
• Career Support: Benefit from career guidance and support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Where can this course lead?

• Modern Apprentice Carpentry and Joinery
• Employment in the general Construction sector or 
• Semi-skilled labourer

What are the entry requirements?

Entry Requirements:

• Introduction to Construction SCQF 4 or Prior work place experience
• Internal Reference (Current student of SLC)
• Core Skills Assessment (New student to SLC)

What are the interview arrangements?

No formal interview

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for full time is £1008

This course is eligible for Bursary.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your Bursary application, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk