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Carpentry (Site)

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation National Open College Network
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Higher Education
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 13th September 2027
Cost description Please contact College
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Whilst at college there is a mixture of practical and theory lessons. Students will learn how to carry out work safely, relay information, calculate quantities, communicate with others and about building methods and construction technology used. They will learn how to carry out first fixing, second fixing, erect structural carcassing, carry out maintenance and how to set up and operate a circular saw. This course includes the opportunity to take part in an industry placement in a sector relevant to your qualification and study programme. The placement will take place 1 or 2 days per week on the days when you are not in college studying. Industry placements are designed to give you the skills to start work at the end of your studies, progress into an apprenticeship

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Name Hadlow College
Address Hadlow College of Agriculture & Horticulture
Tonbridge Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 0AL
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Email enquirieshadlow@northkent.ac.uk
Phone 01732 850551
Website http://www.hadlow.ac.uk

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