Wood Machining
About
This course is for those who work or wish to work as Wood Machinists. It allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression within the area of Wood Machining.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
1 year
Level
Level 2 Diploma
Location
Pencoed Campus
Overview & Modules
The course covers the setting and operating of machines for the following activities:
- Sawing
- Planing
- Jointing
- Profiling
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
3 GCSEs at grade D or above (equivalent qualifications are accepted including a Pass at Level 1)
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
