Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day. You'll develop practical hand skills and build underpinning knowledge of site carpentry techniques over 36 weeks. Practical sessions take place in a workshop. Theory sessions, including technical drawing, are classroom-based. Entry requires literacy and numeracy screening at Entry Level 3 or above. A strong starting point for anyone pursuing a carpentry and joinery qualification.
Who this course is for
This course provides learners with a broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills training to become qualified within site carpentry. The main focus of the level 1 carpentry and joinery course is to develop practical hand skills and enhance basic underpinning knowledge of relevant industrial processes and techniques. These will be delivered in a workshop environment for practical sessions and classroom based for theory sessions such as technical drawing and I. L. T. Also Incorporated into the study programme will be functional skills (maths & English), tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be interested in carpentry and joinery and achieve Entry level 3 and above at literacy and numeracy screening
What you will learn
You'll practise practical hand skills used in site carpentry.
You'll learn the techniques and processes used in the construction industry.
You'll study technical drawing as part of your theory sessions.
You'll develop knowledge of relevant industrial materials and methods.
You'll work in a workshop environment to apply skills hands-on.
You'll build the underpinning knowledge needed to progress in carpentry and joinery.
How you will learn
You'll split your time between workshop sessions for practical work and classroom sessions for theory, including technical drawing and digital learning tools. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate across both settings throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on construction sites.
Joinery workshop assistant: assist with cutting, shaping, and fitting timber.
Site operative: general construction work with a carpentry focus.
Apprentice carpenter: a level 1 carpentry and joinery (construction) qualification supports apprenticeship applications.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step in how to become a carpenter, covering more complex practical skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery work and timber products.
Construction apprenticeship (Carpentry): combines paid work with structured training toward a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ.
