Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time during the day. This carpentry and joinery qualification covers the fundamentals: health and safety, construction principles, making joints, and building frames. You'll work with tools and materials in practical sessions, building the hand skills that employers and apprenticeship programmes look for. No formal qualifications are needed to apply. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
If you aspire to be a Joiner then the C&J Pathway Level 1 Award is the place to start. This course will give you an introduction into the skills required in Carpentry & Joinery as well as an understanding of the elements of various structures. You will learn and practice the skills needed to be successful in your career, whether this is working for an employer or working for yourself running your own business.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications needed, just a willingness to attend college and learn, ready for progression in September 2022.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices for construction environments.
You'll study the principles of building and construction.
You'll practise creating joints and joists by hand.
You'll build a timber frame from start to finish.
You'll develop the practical hand skills used in carpentry and joinery work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. During practical work, you'll wear safety footwear, overalls, and a high-visibility vest. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course, covering both the practical tasks and the underpinning construction principles.
What you will need to bring
You'll need safety footwear and overalls, which you can purchase from Bishop Auckland College. A high-visibility vest will be provided for practical sessions.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts here, at Level 1.
Joiner: workshop-based role making doors, frames, and staircases.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building further skills.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
What you could study next
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery: a broader qualification at the same level, deepening your practical skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery: the next step up, and a route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training, depending on your attendance and hand skills on this course.
