Course Summary
Course Category: Apprenticeship Courses (FET / HET)
This is a four year Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship combines practical work with a registered employer and classroom learning, featuring an 11-week training block at DFEi during Phase 4 and a 10-week block during Phase 6. Applications are managed entirely through SOLAS, and the training equips you with the skills to build and install structural wood products like doors, floors, and roofs.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Carpentry/Joinery Practical
Carpentry/Joinery Theory
Technical Drawing
Mathematics
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Opportunities arise from time to time for promotion to supervisor level. Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as managers, owners of businesses, teachers and instructors, amongst others.