MCAST Certificate in Construction and Engineering Skills (Bench Joinery) or (Carpentry)
or
4 SEC/O-Level passes
Preferred: English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphical Communication or Design and Technology

This Diploma Course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship or work placement.

You will learn how to analyse and provide solutions to typical joinery and furniture products using solid wood and composites.

The practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. You will be expected to participate individually and in teams to produce solid wood and composite materials products.

The course is sub-divided into a number of units. Lectures are complimented by tutorials and hands-on practical tasks. Students are also given the opportunity to follow an apprenticeship to improve their hands-on experience. To experience the importance of good production management, supervised visits to complex production set-ups are organised during the course.

This course is mainly assessed by means of formative feedback throughout the year. Learners will be expected to perform practical tasks and written assignments as part of their assessment. Additionally summative forms of assessments, such as examinations and tests are scheduled throughout the year.

• Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task
• Organise to manufacture batched interim products out of solid wood and composite materials
• Take off dimensions from drawings to calculate cost, nest and prepare cutting lists
• Perform site setting out to assemble complex products.

Materials
Calculations, setting Out and Drawing
Advanced Practical Skills
Advanced Alteration, repair and renovation
Supervision, Planning and Administration
Quality Assurance
Planned Machine Maintenance
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Furniture e

× Joiner
× First Line Supervisor
× Tendering and Estimating Assistant
× Production Information Technician