This BTEC Level 1 Award is aimed at anyone who wants to either improve their existing skills, or learn from scratch the skills needed to enter the construction industry in their chosen craft. Whilst studying Design and Technology at Springfield our students will have the opportunity to study BTEC courses and gain awards as they progress through year 11. These BTEC qualifications will help guide and inform them towards Post-16 courses and training decisions.
During this course, you will study the following two units:
- Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction (includes hazards, risks, accidents & more)
- Developing Practical Skills (includes tooling, materials & practical sessions)
During your course you will cover the following:
- Using Hand Tools such as Chisels, Planes etc.
- Cut Basic Joints
- Cut and Fit Architraves and Skirtings
This course is purely practical based, this means that your tasks will be hands-on giving you a good understanding of the principles of Carpentry & Joinery. Candidates are assessed throughout the course through written, verbal and video evidence.
