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