Architectural Joinery City & Guilds Extended Technical Level 2
An Architectural Level 2 Joiner is a skilled tradesperson specialising in the manufacture of timber-based building components. Working primarily in a workshop, they produce a variety of architectural products such as doors, windows, staircases, and bespoke furniture. These components are then transported to construction sites for installation.
Architectural Level 2 Joiners are responsible for interpreting technical drawings and specifications to ensure that their work meets the required standards and client expectations. They use a range of tools and machinery to cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials with precision. Their role involves setting out and marking materials, as well as manufacturing and finishing products to a high standard.
In their daily work, Architectural Level 2 Joiners collaborate with other construction professionals, including site carpenters, bricklayers and designers, to ensure seamless integration of their components into the overall building project. They must adhere to strict health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of wood properties and construction techniques are essential for success in this role.
Entry requirements
This course is available to students who have already completed the Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 1.
What will I study?
This City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Wood Occupations will develop your knowledge skills and behaviours required to work as an Architectural Joiner and will include the following:
- Health and safety to include Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Manual Handling and Working at Height Regulations, use of PPE etc.
- Principles of building construction terminology and components
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and environmental and sustainability considerations
- Interpreting and producing relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions including the basic principles of Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components
- How to use hand and power tools including narrow bandsaws, crosscut saws, re-saws, panel saws, surface planers, thicknessers and mortices
- How to manufacture routine architectural joinery products such as door, window, straight stairs and fitting parts; how to produce door, window and fitting parts, and how to finish products to the specified standard for them to accept a range of finishes
- How to install a range of common ironmongery components for doors, windows and units using a range of hand and power tools.
Method of delivery
This full-time programme will be delivered in our modern workshops and classrooms, focusing on developing your practical skills, knowledge and professional behaviours ready for assessment. All assessments will be carried out in accordance with awarding body guidelines. To prepare you prior to your assessments, we will build up your skills, knowledge and behaviours to give you the best chance of achieving your potential. We will sequence the curriculum delivery to meet industry needs and work with you through each step to build your confidence.
How will I be assessed?
Practical and theory work will be assessed in line with awarding body requirements. This will be a mixture of online externally set and marked examinations and practical assessment.
Good course combinations
This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes.
Your next steps
This qualification will allow you to progress into employment or on to an apprenticeship in Architectural Joinery/Furniture Manufacturer or higher-level courses in construction.
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