Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. This full-time daytime carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs to 340 hours. Your study programme will be discussed at interview to match your individual needs. You'll earn a 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 hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll understand health and safety practices on construction sites.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll learn how to produce basic carpentry and joinery components.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common timber and wood-based materials.
You'll practise fixing and assembling carpentry components to a standard finish.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. Your individual study programme is agreed at interview, so the pace and focus reflect your starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port 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 producing timber components
Construction operative: general site work with a carpentry focus
Apprentice carpenter: combine paid work with further training
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward becoming a qualified carpenter, covering more complex site-based skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery, making doors, windows, and fitted furniture.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2): earn while you learn and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
