Carpentry & Joinery T Level

What will I study?

We offer the T Level in Onsite Construction (Carpentry and Joinery) at Level 3. Do you want a career in Construction that gives you great progression and career opportunities on this new generation of qualifications that offer an attractive technical alternative to studying three different A levels. This exciting two-year course which has been designed with employers to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to work within the construction sector. The core content is the building blocks of knowledge and skills that gives a learner a broad understanding of the industry and job roles. While at the same time developing the core skills they will need to apply when working within the industry. You will study in the new state of the art facility in quality workshops and classrooms with support from expert tutors and great online learning platforms.

You will learn to develop an understanding of construction including :
• Prepare and plan for the production of complex timber-based products
• Produce complex timber-based products
• Assemble and finish complex timber-based products
• Install complex timber-based products and components

This is a great opportunity as part of your industry placement for you to work alongside professionals, become part of the team and develops your skills in how to put theory into practice.

How will I be assessed?

Year 1 Core Assessments
Core Exam: These exams will be made up of different question types covering the core topics that include short answer questions, structured questions, and extended response questions. The exam paper will consist of part A and part B. The level of difficulty will increase through the paper with lower demand questions at the beginning of the question paper to higher demand questions at the end of the question paper.
Employer set project: Each project will be developed together with employers in the industry to reflect realistic types of developments, activities and challenges. The project is made up of a number of tasks which all relate to the same employer-set project brief and tender specification.
Year 2 Occupational Specialism Assessments
The Occupational Specialism Component is assessed by an externally set assignment which is internally marked and externally moderated.
You will be assessed on the following:
• Prepare and plan for the production of complex timber-based products
• Produce complex timber-based products
• Assemble and finish complex timber-based products
• Install complex timber-based products and components

What will this lead to?

Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to progress onto the following courses/programmes:

• Apprenticeship

• Construction Management (Construction Design & Build Technician) (HTQ) HNC

• Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor) (HTQ) HNC

Employment in the construction sector as a joiner

Entry requirements

Entry Level Courses:

Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood

No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).

Entry Level: Skills & Employability

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course

GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English and / or Sciences.

Full Time Level 1 Course

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.

*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:

Accounting

Electrical

Plumbing

Full time Level 3 Course

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:

Accounting

All Construction Subjects

Hair & Beauty Subjects

Applied Science

T Levels

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.

How to apply

You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.

If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.

Cost

If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.

If you're aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for funding towards your course fees. It will depend on your personal circumstances and will be discussed at enrolment. You will be asked to bring documentation with you when you are invited to enrol.
If you are aged 19 and over and study Maths or English and do not already hold a C grade/4 or higher in the subject that you are studying, you will get the course for free.
If you have any queries please contact us on 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.uk