Construction, Engineering, Refrigeration

Carpentry and Joinery

We offer a range of Carpentry and Joinery qualifications, from Foundation through to Advanced level, as well as College-based and work-based options.

If you are new to construction you will study for the Foundation Construction Award in year 1 and the Intermediate Construction Award/NVQ2 in year 2. Pathways are available in either Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery. In order to achieve an Advanced Construction Award/NVQ3, you would stay on for a third year.

For experienced people working in the industry who do not hold any formal qualifications, we are able to offer the OSAT (on site assessment and training) route to obtain an NVQ. You will follow an individual action plan to fill any skills gaps, and will be assessed as you go along.

Courses can be tailored to suit individual training needs with various attendance patterns.

Site Carpentry

Site carpentry is associated with first and second fix and structural carcassing. The range of work will cover everything from door hanging, fitting skirting boards, architraves, fitting kitchens, floor joists and the construction of roof structures.

Bench Joinery

Bench Joinery is associated with setting out, marking out and producing joinery products such as doors, window and door frames and staircases, in a workshop environment.

Carpentry and Joinery - Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry

For students who have successfully completed a level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, the level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry offers training covering the range of site carpentry disciplines including complex roofing operations.

Carpentry and Joinery - Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Basic Construction Skills

An introductory course designed for anyone over 16 who wishes to acquire carpentry and joinery skills either for pleasure or to move into a career in construction.

Woodworking Project Days - May 2010

A short course running on 3 consecutive Saturdays in May 2010 on a small project in woodworking.

Woodworking Project Days - March 2010

A short course running on 3 consecutive Saturdays in March 2010 on a small project in woodworking.

Woodworking Taster Session - 1st May 2010

A FREE 3 hour taster session on woodworking for women.

Woodworking Taster Session - 24th April 2010

A FREE 3 hour taster session on woodworking for women.

Carpentry NVQ3 Site Carpentry OSAT

This course allows the student to achieve a level 3 NVQ based on the experience gained at work.

News and events

College shows off construction skills at West Wilts Show

Students and staff from City of Bath College wowed the crowds at the West Wilts Show with demonstrations of carpentry and stonemasonry.

Apprentice competes in Young Plumber of Year competition

Adam Evans, City of Bath College plumbing apprentice, from RJ Mitchell and Son, is named runner up in national Plumb Skills competition.