Location:
Course Duration:
20 weeks
Overview:
During your time at Llite you will complete a Construction Awards Alliance (CAA) Diploma Level 1 in General Construction or Joinery. The programme includes workplace and trade skills, Health & Safety training and a range of practical work. You will train in small groups of learners led by an experienced tutor who will also provide you with Skills for Life and Job Search Support.
Prospects
- Once you have successfully completed your Diploma Level 1 qualification you may be able to progress onto a higher level course
Eligibility
- Aged 16 - 18
- Looking for flexible training, progression and support into employment
- Interested in gaining a Level 1 qualification in Joinery or General Construction
Incentives
- Bonus Structure in place
- Travel Reimbursed
- Lunch Money
Tutors:
Craig Derwin
Craig is a fully qualified bricklayer with more than 16 years experience. He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise that has been gained through working on a wide range of varied projects. Craig joined Llite in 2010 and has also started to deliver Ground Works courses. Craig has achieved a number of qualifications during his career:
- NVQ Level 1 in Brickwork
- NVQ Level 2 in Brickwork
- NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork
- 7307/02 Further Education Teaching Certificate

Ian Hall
Joinery tutor, Ian Hall, has over 15 years experience. He was a joiner in the Armed Forces for a number of years before becoming self-employed as a joiner/plasterer. Ian joined Llite in 2009 and has done a great job teaching hundreds of learners. He holds a number of essential qualifications:
- A1 Assessors
- PTLLS
- NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery
- Basic Construction Skills Award

Mike Hodgins
Mike has been a joiner for the last 13 years. Prior to joining Llite in 2008 he spent some time manufacturing and repairing static caravans and was a site joiner in the Armed Forces. Mike is a highly qualified tutor having gained the following qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery
- PTLLS
- IPAF Scissor Lift Certificate
- A1 Assessor Award
- City & Guilds A1 L Units
- Professional Dicussion Certificate
- CSCS Card
- City & Guilds power Tool Instructors Course
- Adult Literacy and Numeracy Level 2

Paul Railton
Paul is a highly qualified tutor with over 12 years experience. He joined Llite in 2007 having spent a great deal of time working on various sites, highways and on major landscape construction projects. He spends most of his time at Llite delivering New Road and Street Works (NRSWA) training to groups of up to six people. In recent years Paul has successfully achieved a number of qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 in Construction and Civil Engineering Services
- NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying
- NVQ Level 3 in Learning and Development
- NRSWA Operative & Supervisor Award
- PTLLS
- A1 Assessors Award

Trade Areas:
Joinery
Llite’s Joinery programme attracts a large number of people who benefit from training with our experienced, time-served tutors. All joinery training is carried out in fully equipped workshops. Whilst training at Llite clients learn the following skills:
- Introduction to hand and power tools
- Door linings
- Hanging doors and fitting furniture
- Fitting locks and door handles
- Mouldings, fitting skirting and architrave
- Fitting kitchen units
Llite’s joinery programme has been specifically designed by our Tutors in order to equip clients with everything a modern day joiner needs to secure sustainable employment. Training is City and Guilds accredited.






