and this December, we’re adding a sprinkle of holiday magic by introducing Abingdon & Witney College’s Advent Calendar 2024 🎅.
Course code: P03801
Subject area: Construction
Study level: School Leaver
Course level: 1
Course time:
09:00 - 17:00
Days of week:
Monday to Friday
Course date:
8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026
Course location:
Abingdon CampusHealth & safety in the workplace: covering H&S regulations, roles & responsibilities, accident reporting procedures, identification of hazards, handling materials and equipment safely, using access equipment and working at height, working with electrical equipment and using PPE.
Principles of building: you will learn how to interpret different types of building information, consider the environment in relation to construction activities, explain the construction of foundations, walls, floors & roofs and communicate in the workplace.
Using and maintaining hand tools: you will learn how to maintain and use different types of handsaws, chisels and planes.
Setting up and operating portable power tools: you will learn how to use, maintain and store portable power tools including, drills, saws, planers, routers and sanders.
Basic woodworking joints: you will learn how to select and store the tools, materials and resources used to produce woodworking joints.
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
16-18 Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £4,339.20
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £4,339.20
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00