Student Handbook 2024/25
Woodworking Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) (Level 2 Traineeship OCN NI Level 2 Diploma)
OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Important Message
Applications for Further Education courses 25/26 opening soon!
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills (Carpentry and Joinery)Campus: SpringtownType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills (Carpentry and Joinery)Campus: GreystoneType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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CLOSED
Course Offering
- Site location Springtown Limavady Greystone
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 D-G to include Maths Grade D and English Grade EROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade O5-O8 or above) or equivalent to include English (Grade O6 or above) and Maths at (Grade O5 or above). Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert or Junior Cycle qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects including English and MathsAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
Students will be required to attend work experience which will be organised on a weekly basis or in blocks throughout the calendar year.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - PPE Colle covers the cost.
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 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 Lecturers.Enquiry
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I’m so glad I was able to spend the last 2 years focused on Art, rather than having to study 3 different subjectsCaroline Barr -
My course has helped ignite my passion for Musical Theatre and gave me the confidence to follow my dreams!Eoin Callaghan (Performing Arts)