Construction & Building Services

Pre-Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Start date

    Clydebank
    25 Aug 25

    Greenock
    25 Aug 25

    Paisley
    25 Aug 25

Overview

What will I learn?

You will learn about:

  • Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
  • Appreciation of Access Platforms
  • Construction Occupation Practices: An Introduction
  • Efficient Construction Practices: An Introduction
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Employment and Behavioural Skills
  • Carpentry and Joinery: An Introduction
  • Manufacture Joinery Components
  • Develop Constructional Carpentry Skills
  • Develop Site Joinery Skills
  • Carpentry and Joinery Repair and Maintenance

What qualifications do I need?

  • National 4 English
  • National 4 Mathematics
  • National 4 in Science or Technical subject

Or

  • Equivalent qualifications or experience

What can I do after?

Successful completion of this course can lead to a career in the construction industry, or an apprenticeship.

Further studies on the National Certificate in the Built Environment (Level 6) course is the natural academic progression route.

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 Year/36 weeks

Days per week: 2.5

Additional Information

Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Status Level
Clydebank Full time Aug 25 Open SCQF
Greenock Full time Aug 25 Open SCQF
Paisley Full time Aug 25 Open SCQF

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