Foundation in Construction (Carpentry & Joinery and Tiling)
Key Details
- Available at:Rhyl
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
1 Year
Foundation in Construction (Carpentry & Joinery and Tiling)Full-time (Further Education)
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
Would you like a career in Carpentry & Joinery and Tiling? This is the all new all Wales qualification replacing Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 and Tiling Level
1 in Rhyl.
This programme introduces you to the introductory skills of Carpentry & Joinery and Tiling. The Foundation course provides a broad curriculum which covers careers and job roles commonly found in the construction sector.
The City & Guilds Foundation qualification has common units and themes found in other Foundation in Construction pathways; the aim is to broaden the wider knowledge of how the construction industry operates and better equip learners for employment in the construction sector.
The programme is suitable for a variety of people looking to work in construction. This includes students progressing from school, or individuals from other sectors looking for a change of career. You will gain the practical knowledge you need to proceed onto a Construction Progression Qualification (Level 2) or into the industry through gaining an Apprenticeship or employment.
Entry Criteria
In order to access this course, you will need at least one of the following:
- 4 GCSEs at grade G or above
- or successful completion of the Pathway to Construction Skills Qualification,
- or a relevant level 1 qualification,
- or relevant industry work experience, or relevant employment.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview; this will also provide you with an opportunity to discuss aspects of the programme and career opportunities.
Delivery
You will study a variety of subject-specific modules, in addition to Literacy and Numeracy skills.
The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:
Group work
Workshop practical sessions
Classroom-based learning
Tutorial support
Educational visits
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
This programme is assessed through a blend of the following:
Practical and written assessments/assignments
On-line assessment (provided bilingually, learners can toggle between English and Welsh during the online test)
Practical synoptic test, to include both trade routes.
Guided discussion.
Progression
The programme gives you a qualification and a valuable set of skills helping you to progress into employment through an Apprenticeship, or further education with the Construction Progression Qualification.
Progression Options:
Construction Progression Qualification
The Progression Qualification allows learners to focus on one specific trade. The best option would be to progress on:
- Level 2 Progression Carpentry and Joinery
- Apprenticeship Level 3 in Site Carpentry
Other details
Course type: Full-time (Further Education)
Level:
2
Programme Area:
- Construction and the Built Environment
Bilingual:
N/A
Construction and the Built Environment
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Construction and the Built Environment
