Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Brighton. Classes run at Brighton MET East Campus, full-time during the day. You'll cover the basics of carpentry and construction, including woodworking joints, hand tools, and portable power tools. The course runs for one year. Entry requires at least two GCSEs at grade 2 or above in both maths and English. Places are limited to 60 due to health and safety requirements, so apply early. A strong foundation for anyone starting out in the trade. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery with certificate.
Who this course is for
Studying Carpentry and Joinery at Brighton MET is fun exciting and will leave you with the skills confidence and underpinning knowledge to progress on to one of our Level 2 courses. This vocational course is will give you an understanding of construction in a wider context as well as introducing the basics of carpentry. You will learn key practical skills in producing woodworking joints maintaining and using hand tools and preparing and using portable power tools. Our newly built construction centre provides industry standard facilities where you can learn the vital skills that employers are looking for in the construction industry. Our industry expert tutors will help you achieve the confidence and knowledge to succeed
Entry requirements
To start at Level 1 you should have at least at least two GCSEs at grade 2 or above in both maths and English. If you do not have these grades you may be able to start on one of our other construction courses. Contact us if you are unsure which Level to apply for. There are only 60 places on this course due to health and safety restrictions so please be aware that an offer at interview is not a guarantee of a place on your first choice course
What you will learn
You'll produce a range of woodworking joints using hand tools.
You'll learn how to maintain and use hand tools safely.
You'll prepare and operate portable power tools.
You'll gain an understanding of construction in a broader context.
You'll build underpinning knowledge to support progression to Level 2 carpentry and joinery.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop at Brighton MET East Campus. Teaching covers both practical skills and the knowledge behind them. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work completed during 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
Joinery workshop assistant: assist with timber cutting and fitting
Construction operative: general construction site work
Maintenance assistant: basic repairs and woodwork in buildings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): focuses on workshop-based joinery and furniture production.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English: useful if you want to strengthen your qualifications alongside trade training.
