Onsite Construction: Carpentry and Joinery - T Level

16-18 year olds wanting to develop a broad range of construction skills with a specialism in carpentry and joinery will find this course gives them the practical experience coupled with the technical knowledge either to go on to further study or move into employment.

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths

• a successful interview with a tutor
• the ability to study independently
• a genuine interest in the subject
• good communication skills
• hardworking approach towards the industry

All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

All students will develop a general understanding of construction, including:

• Health and safety
• The science behind building design, surveying and planning
• Making accurate and appropriate measurements
• Construction methods
• Building regulations and standards
• Data management and information standards in construction
• Relationship management and customer service
• How the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
• Digital engineering techniques
• Mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
• Construction design principles and processes
• The construction industry and its role in the economy
• Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
• Business, commerce and corporate social responsibility

Teaching is delivered in groups and supported by group activities and discussions. One-to-one support is also provided to help with completing written assignments.

When you start the course we will assign you a progress tutor who will support you throughout your time here.

Their role is to help you in setting academic and personal targets, identifying career plans, developing employability skills and monitoring your progress to make sure you realise your full potential.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.