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PDA ADVANCED CRAFT CARPENTRY & JOINERY Level 7

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7
  • Course Type:   Part-time (Day release)

PDA ADVANCED CRAFT CARPENTRY & JOINERY Level 7

This course is designed for those already working as an Apprentice Joiner who wish to build on their skills and enhance their employment opportunities.

Start date – August 2025
End date –  June 2026
SCQF Level -  7
Mode –  Part time

Times: 9am - 6pm
Duration: 1 year

Cost: £1040

The aims of the Professional Development Award are to develop the advanced knowledge, understanding and skills of candidates working in the construction craft industry.

Lecturers are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the carpentry and joinery industry. They bring a wealth of practical knowledge and  maintain strong connections within industry.

The construction department have established partnerships with leading companies and industry organisations. These partnerships provide students with further opportunities to engage with industry experts.  

  • What the course includes

    • Specialist doors, windows and screens 
    • Timber stairs with tapered treads 
    • High class finishing 
    • Complex pitched roofs 
    • Site setting out
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Why choose this course

This course is ideal for those looking to build on existing construction skills.

It offers practical, hands-on experience in advanced carpentry and joinery, making it a valuable addition to your professional development. 

Entry Requirements

  • Must have completed year 2 of a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship OR
  • Have relevant industry experience

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    Employment: Completing the PDA Advanced Craft Carpentry & Joinery course will enhance employment opportunities. 

    Graduates often find roles such as: 

    • Advanced Joiner 
    • Site Supervisor 
    • Workshop Manager 
    • Self-employed Carpenter/Joiner

    These positions benefit from the advanced skills and knowledge gained and are valuable to employers in the construction industry. 

    Education: This course opens pathways for further education and professional development, further enhancing expertise and career prospects.

Interview arrangements

An interview is required for this course. If you are offered an interview, full details will be sent to you by email.

Fees, Finance and Funding

Click here to find out more about funding for this course

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