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QQI Level 6
Advanced Craft Certificate
– Carpentry & Joinery

Take the first step!

LOCATION:

Phase 2 is delivered onsite in Bishopstown Campus.

HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE?

To become an apprentice you must first be hired by an employer. Your employer must be approved by SOLAS. As an apprentice you have a formal contract of employment. You can search for apprenticeship job vacancies on www.apprenticeship.ie. You can find out more tips about how to get and apprenticeship HERE.

CERTIFICATION:

  • QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Carpentry & Joinery.

INTRODUCTION:

A Carpenter and Joiner cuts, shapes and joins wood and wood based products using a wide range of hand and power tools and machines.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

When you finish an carpentry & joinery apprenticeship you will be able to:

  • Work with a variety of specialised hand and power tools.
  • Construct various types of flooring, roofing and partitions.
  • Fabricate and erect the formwork for walls, columns, floors and stairs.
  • Construct various types of doors and windows.
  • Construct fittings.
  • Work with wood and allied materials.
  • Work with technical drawings and diagrams.
  • Comply with health and safety requirements.
  • Be accurate with measuring and craft calculations.
  • Work at heights and carry/left heavy items.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All apprentices must be at least 16 years of age.

Minimum educational requirement is:

At least Grade D in five subjects in Junor Certificate

OR an approved equivalent or the successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship

OR three years work experience gained over 16 years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS deem acceptable.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified craftsperson. You may progress onto further education within a Technological University or University. Many apprentices go on to open their own business.

BISHOPSTOWN CAMPUS:

Email: apprenticeship@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4856 200