Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course at Cheshire College Crewe Campus
Cost£1,104 with co-funding
Duration340 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,104 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.
Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Crewe. Classes run full-time during the day at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 340 hours in total. Your study programme will be discussed at interview to make sure it suits your needs and goals. You'll have a solid grounding in carpentry and joinery techniques by the end. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery with certificate.
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 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 learn how to work safely on site and follow health and safety requirements.
You'll understand the properties of timber and common building materials.
You'll gain knowledge of how to interpret drawings and specifications.
You'll build practical skills in producing carpentry and joinery components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on workshops at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. Your individual study programme will be agreed at interview, so the learning plan is shaped around your starting point and needs.
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's labourer: support skilled carpenters on construction sites.
Joinery workshop assistant: assist with producing doors, frames, and fittings.
Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills.
Maintenance operative: basic repair and carpentry tasks in buildings.
Shopfitter's assistant: help fit out retail and commercial interiors.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward becoming a qualified carpenter, and a stepping stone to the Level 3 NVQ needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): focuses on workshop-based joinery skills, producing doors, windows, and staircases.
Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications for apprenticeship applications and further study.
