Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Abingdon. Evening classes run at Abingdon and Witney College Abingdon Campus, full-time over one week. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. Tuition is £3,532.80 for those who pay. You'll work in dedicated construction workshops, building practical skills in carpentry and joinery techniques. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 2 or above, or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects. This level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification is a solid first step toward work as a site carpenter or bench joiner.
Who this course is for
Start your carpentry and joinery journey with this hands-on practically challenging course. Our dedicated construction workshops are a great place to develop your professional skills and to build your future as a site carpenter or bench joiner in the construction industry.
Entry requirements
English & Maths GCSE at grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical carpentry and joinery techniques used on construction sites.
You'll learn how to work safely with hand tools and power tools.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll explore the skills needed for site carpentry and bench joinery work.
You'll understand materials and their uses in construction projects.
You'll apply workshop practices in a hands-on construction environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in dedicated construction workshops. Classes are classroom based and run in the evening, full-time over one week. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the demands of real carpentry and joinery work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out tasks to a professional standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon and Witney College Abingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Trainee carpenter. Entry-level site work after completing this qualification.
Bench joiner. Workshop-based timber and joinery production.
Construction labourer. General site work while building further skills.
Shopfitter's assistant. Supporting fitting and installation on commercial projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The natural next step for those heading toward site carpenter work. Builds on Level 1 skills and moves you closer to a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery if that's the direction you want to take.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. Required for a CSCS Gold skilled-worker card and recognised by employers across the construction industry.
