Advanced Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery
The aims of the Professional Development Award are to develop the advanced knowledge, understanding and skills of candidates working in the construction craft industry.
You'll gain skills and practical experience in our purpose-built on-campus industry standard workshops.
The course runs on a Friday at our Stirling Campus.
Please note: the course fee listed below is subject to change for session 2027/28
Content
- Construction Technical Communication Skills
- Construction: New and Sustainable Building Technologies
- Carpentry & Joinery: Windows and Screens
- Carpentry & Joinery: Complex Pitched Roof Construction
- Carpentry & Joinery: Complex Timber Stair Construction
- Carpentry & Joinery: High Class Finishings
- Carpentry & Joinery: Site Measuring & Setting Out Procedures
- Carpentry & Joinery: Specialist Doors
Career Paths
- Site Surverying
- Quanitity Surveying
- Lecturing
- Site Management
- Starting Your Own Business
Progression
- HNC Construction Management
Entry requirements
- Ideally, SVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery or working towards.
- We would also welcome students who have no formal qualifications, however have relevant industry experience.
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
14
Part-Time
20 August 2027
09 June 2028
Level 7
£1160.00