Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection

Course summary

This course is aimed at students who want to pursue a professional career in the construction and built environment industry. It is recognised as a formal progression path towards gaining higher-level qualifications in a wide range of professional careers within construction, such as bricklayer, shopfitter, carpenter and plasterer. On this T Level, you can chose between three pathways: • Carpentry and Joinery • Bricklayer • Plasterer Across the two years, you will cover both core and specialist units. The core units will develop your general understanding of the industry. The specialist units will cover more in-depth topics suitable to your chosen specialism (pathway) and career. Core units: • Health and safety • Methods of construction • Accurate measuring techniques • Building regulations and standards • Sustainability and environmental impacts • Science behind design, surveying and planning • Relationship management and customer services • Digital Technologies - Internet of Things (IoT) • Mathematical Techniques • Construction design principles and processes • The construction industry and its role in the economy • Business, commerce and corporate social responsibilities