Woodwork
This is a practical course giving students experience in several areas of the construction industry such as carpentry, joinery, tiling and basic plumbing. Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certification is also organized for learners while enrolled.
This course offers QQI Level 4 in General Learning along with City and Guilds – Level 1 Certificate and Diploma in Construction Skills.
QQI Level 4 – General Learning
This award offers the learner an introduction to the construction industry. Learners can see if pursuing a career in the construction industry is for them, subjects include:
- Woodcraft
- Woodwork
- Work Experience
- Maths
- Computers
- Art Painting
- Communications
- Personal Effectiveness
City & Guilds – Certificate
This certificate covers the basics of woodwork, it explores health and safety and foundational joints in the industry, subjects include:
- 101 Introduction to health and safety in construction
- 001 Construction halving joints
- 002 Construction housing joints
- 102 Introduction to the construction industry
- 103 Construction through mortice and tenon joints
City & Guilds – Diploma
This Diploma is offered to learners who would like to pursue a career within the industry and covers a wide range of construction skills, subjects include:
- 101 Introduction to health and safety in construction
- 001 Construction halving joints
- 002 Construction housing joints
- 102 Introduction to the construction industry
- 103 Construction through mortice and tenon joints
- 104 Construction angled halving joints
- 105 Construction bridle joints
- 106 Construction haunched mortice and tenon joints
- 107 Construction Stub mortice and tenon joints
- 108 Fixing architraves and skirting’s
- 109 Construction and fixing arched linings
- 110 Fixing locks and latches
Course Progression
- Apprenticeships
- Colleges of F.E.T. such as C.S.N to progress to QQI Level 5 and 6
- Full-time employment with local trades