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Carpentry & Joinery

Entry Certificate into Construction (Entry 3)

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

03/09/2026

Entry requirements

A minimum of GSCE grade 2 in Maths & English.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by industry specialist who after spending a number of years in the construction industry now wish to pass on their skills & knowledge.

Course Code

FLTSKA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

National Open College Network

Assessment

You will be assessed by completing Carpentry, brickwork & painting & decorating practical assignments. Yo will also be required to complete a number of written theory assignments.

Career options

Successful completion of your whole study programme will support future progression to a construction trade specific programme.

Trowel trades can lead you onto many different career paths, including higher level courses to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will learn basic practical construction skills as well as working on employability skills, health & safety, personal wellbeing in construction & gaining knowledge of the different sectors in the construction industry.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will be assessed by completing Carpentry, brickwork & painting & decorating practical assignments. Yo will also be required to complete a number of written theory assignments.