Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Brighton. Classes run at Brighton MET East Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to build practical skills alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core knowledge and hands-on techniques that underpin carpentry and joinery work. This is a recognised carpentry and joinery qualification from City and Guilds, giving you a solid foundation for further training or entry-level work in the trade.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry and joinery hand tools safely.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll practise basic jointing and fixing techniques used in carpentry work.
You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based materials.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on site and in the workshop.
You'll produce simple carpentry and joinery components to a given specification.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Brighton MET East Campus. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate skills hands-on, with knowledge-based assessments that test your understanding of carpentry and joinery principles. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighton MET East Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site with materials and preparation.
Joinery workshop assistant: assist with producing timber components in a workshop setting.
Construction operative: general site work while building toward a trade specialism.
Maintenance assistant: basic repair and fitting tasks in facilities or housing.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds) - the next step toward skilled site carpentry work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds) - if you want to specialise in workshop-based joinery.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English - useful alongside trade qualifications and often required for apprenticeships.
