Wood Machining
About
This course is for those who work or wish to work as Wood Machinists. More complex skills will be built upon in this next step within the trades.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
1 year
Level
Level 2 Diploma
Location
Pencoed Campus
Overview & Modules
This wood machining course has the aim of developing the skills and knowledge needed to operate and maintain a range of joinery and timber-based manufacturing machines.
The course addresses these aims through the manufacture of projects and items (such as panel doors) and also involvement in practical maintenance within our machining facility.
How will I be assessed?
Continual assessment on the following units:
- Unit 131 – Principles of machine manufactured joinery
- Unit 201 – Health, safety and welfare in construction
- Unit 262 – Setting and operating fixed sawing machines
- Unit 263 – Setting and operating fixed planing machines
- Unit 264 – Setting and operating fixed jointing machines
- Unit 265 – Setting and operating fixed profiling machines
Entry requirements
Level 1 qualification within this trade or industry experience.
Continue your studies
Progress to either the Level 3 Diploma or NVQ 2 Wood Machining.
Latest regional data including Bridgend, Cardiff and Swansea.
Currently Employed
204
Job opportunities
213
Average Wage
£31473
Hourly
£16.14
