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Woodworking Skills (Level 2 Traineeship)
OCNNI
Trades & Crafts
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Springtown
Course Modules
- First and Second Fix Carpentry Techniques
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Woodworking Occupations
- Interpreting Construction Drawings and Information
- Maintain and Use Woodworking Hand and Power Tools
- Practical Woodworking Project
- Setting, Marking Out and Manufacturing of Joinery Products
- Understanding Construction Methods
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs Grades A-G to include Maths at Grade D and English Grade E as a minimum.ROI Requirements
4 OLCs Grades O1-O8 to include Maths at Grade O5 and English Grade O6 as a minimum.Work Placement
Traineeship Students will be required to attend work experience which will be organised on a weekly basis or in blocks throughout the calendar year.
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of the Level 2 qualification it is possible to progress onto full time employment on Apprenticeship NI programme with further options for progression including a Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NEBOSH, or a degree.Career Prospects
Newly trained Level 2 Joiners can earn in the range of £14,000 - £17,000 Trained with experienced Joiners can earn in the range of £20,000 - £35,000 Senior/master craft bench/site joiners can earn in the range of £30,000 - £50,000 salaries 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 LecturersEnquiry
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