Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Witney. Classes run at Abingdon and Witney College Witney Campus, full-time in the evenings. Fees may apply if you are 19 or over, though some learners may be eligible for funding. This is a hands-on carpentry and joinery qualification covering the practical skills used in construction. You will work in dedicated construction workshops, building the foundation skills needed for site carpentry and bench joinery. The course runs for one week. You will need English and Maths at GCSE grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects to enrol.
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 core carpentry techniques used in site and bench joinery work.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining timber accurately.
You'll learn to use hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a construction workshop setting.
You'll understand the materials and components used in carpentry and joinery.
You'll build the practical skills needed to progress in the construction industry.
How you will learn
You will learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a construction workshop. Training is classroom based and delivered full-time over evening sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You will be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry and joinery techniques to the standard set by City and Guilds.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon and Witney College Witney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Entry-level site carpentry work in construction.
Bench joiner. Workshop-based joinery, making doors, frames, and fittings.
Construction labourer. Supporting skilled trades on building sites.
Shopfitter. Installing interiors and fixtures in commercial spaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step toward becoming a qualified site carpenter. A Level 2 NVQ in Site Carpentry is what carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Builds on Level 1 skills for those focusing on workshop-based joinery.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. For experienced carpenters looking to reach advanced craft level.
