Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Why take this course?
Thinking of doing your own jobs around the home?
This course will give you the opportunity to learn and practice how to fit mortise locks, fit skirting boards and hang doors correctly.
The course is ideal for beginners, and will give you a detailed introduction to the tools and materials used in joinery.
On completion of the course will have completed an SQA Unit, and may also have time to produce a small practical piece of project work.
What you will experience
There is a lot of hands-on practical work, where you can develop and refine your skills in producing a range of woodworking joints as well as manufacture a joinery component.
The course can also help to build on any basic skills you might already have, by talking you through the use of power tools and how they can be used to improve efficiency.
This is Joanna’s story:
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
What you will need
Learners will be asked to provide their own overalls or a change of clothing and steel-toed footwear.
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are : in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
Individual Training Account (ITA)
This course is eligible for ITA funding which offers up to £200 towards the cost of training. Conditions apply.
Student Stories
Amber Kordakis
Construction
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship
“I’ve really enjoyed my time at College. The facilities are excellent and it’s good to be able to use machinery and equipment that we don’t have access to onsite. The lecturers are great and because they’ve all come from industry they have a huge pool of knowledge. It’s really helpful to be able to talk through the work I’m doing in my day-to-day job with them. “
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Katie Cruickshank
Construction
Carpentry and Joinery (SVQ Level 3), SCQF Level 6
“I like the fact that with an apprenticeship you are learning from those around you. The best thing for me is working with these experienced joiners and picking up hints and tips. In my field everyone has their own way of doing things – but they get the same result.”
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Joanna Nicholson
Construction
Joinery SCQF Level 5
“I’ve been so surprised by the meditative qualities of working with wood and it’s such an antidote to digital life.”
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Jemma Sykes
Construction
Construction Crafts &
HNC Built Environment
“One of the best things about the course was having the opportunity to gain experience in the different construction trades and broaden my knowledge of the industry as a whole. The course gave me the experience and knowledge I needed to stand out amongst the other applicants for an apprenticeship.”
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Brandon Russell
Construction
Construction Crafts (SCQF Level 5)
“I came to NESCol when I left school to study on the Construction Crafts (SCQF Level 5) course, which lets you experience the different construction trades.”
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Keiran Laing
Construction
Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship
“Every day is different so there is a good variety.”
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Heidi Ward
Construction
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
“To any other girls who are thinking of a career in construction: stick with it! NESCol will give you skills for a lifelong career as well as the opportunity to explore creatively.”
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Applications
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