Student Handbook 2024/25
Woodworking Skills (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship Woodworking SkillsCampus: SpringtownType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship Woodworking SkillsCampus: GreystoneType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Springtown Limavady Greystone
Course Modules
- First and Second Fix Carpentry Techniques
- Maintain and Use Woodworking Hand and Power Tools
- Practical Woodworking Project
- Setting, Marking Out and Manufacturing of Joinery Products
- Understanding Construction Methods
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Woodworking Occupations
- Interpreting Construction Drawings and Information
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above/equivalent Ess.Skills . You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2025ROI Requirements
Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O4 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2025.Work Placement
You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Assessor.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE for workshop activities safety boots & overalls
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of the Apprentice NI Level 3, options for further progression include Higher Level Apprenticeships, Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NEBOSH, Degree options HE.Career Prospects
• Newly trained bench joiners can earn in the range of £14,000 - £17,000• Trained with experience bench joiners can earn in the range of £20,000 - £30,000• Senior/master craft bench joiners can earn in the range of £30,000 - £40,000Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, and the amount of overtime worked. Self-employed bench joiners set their own pay rates.Carpenters and Joiners with the right skills and qualifications can become College Lecturers.Enquiry
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I was given so many opportunities, such as producing the college’s first ever official podcast, Talk NWRC. After graduation I got my first job as a Marketing Assistant with a local PR agency!Ciara Barnett (Media) -
Apprenticeships differ from school because you can actually earn a wage while gaining your qualifications.Declan McEleney (ApprenticeshipNI Welding)