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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Crewe

CostFREE
Duration340 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. This level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. You will study for around 340 hours in total. Your study programme will be discussed with you at interview to match your needs.

Who this course is for

"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Carpentry and Joinery Diploma - Level 1 - C&G suitability for learner types.

Entry requirements

"Individual Study Programmes will be discussed at interview to meet individual needs."

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core carpentry and joinery techniques used in construction work.
  • You'll learn how to use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
  • You'll learn how to assemble and fix timber components.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the materials and products used in carpentry and joinery.

How you will learn

You will learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Your individual study programme is agreed at interview, so the content is matched to your needs. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter, starting with site work
  • Joiner: workshop-based fitting and finishing roles
  • Construction operative: general building and site labouring work
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
  • Maintenance technician: repairs and upkeep in buildings and facilities

What you could study next

Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery are the natural next steps. These qualifications take your skills further and move you toward the NVQ Level 3 that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. A Level 2 carpentry and joinery qualification also opens doors to apprenticeships with employers.

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