Carpentry & Joinery SCQF Level 6 (Modern Apprenticeship)

Course description

The course is delivered in an integrated and holistic manner using a series of "Tasks" and "Tests".  In addition to the subject specific content there are core units that need to be achieved, including Construction Drawing, Construction Materials, Building Craft Science and Construction Studies.The on-site work experience (SVQ) will require individuals to record the types of work being undertaken whislt on-site, which will be entered as evidence in their porfolio.By completing the the following you will achieve the full Modern Apprenticeship:

• Carpentry & Joinery (Wood Occupations) SVQ3 at SCQF Level 6
• PDA at SCQF Level 6

Throughout the programme core skills will be intergrated, achieving:

• Communication (SCQF Level 5)
• Numeracy (SCQF Level 5)
• Information Technology (SCQF Level 4)
• Working with Others (SCQF Level 5)
• Problem Solving (SCQF Level 5)

A Modern Apprenticeship is a great way of gaining skills, qualifications and experience, without having to study full-time. You will be earning whilst you are learning! This is an opportunity to work towards an industry recognised qualification whilst you are learning on the job and its a great way to kick-start your career.  Whilst learning the foundation skills required for a career in the construction industry.This Modern Apprenticeship is made up of two parts; the SVQ, this is the joinery-based qualification, which is carried out in the workplace and the Professional Development Award (PDA), which is the theorectical element of the qualifcation, which takes place at College.This is a qualification designed to prove that the learning has met the standards of work demanded within the industry.You must successfully complete both parts of this qualification plus core skills at required SCQF Levels to achieve your full Modern Apprenticeship.

Learning outcome

Continued employment within the Construction Industry as a tradesperson, also the ability to progress to a site manager or further with additional qualifcations being gained in the future.

Once this Modern Apprenticeship has been completed and achieved you will become a fully qualified and time-served.  You can remain in your specialist field or progress to supervisory or technical occupations within the sector.