Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. You'll cover the core skills of carpentry and joinery, from using hand tools safely to understanding materials and basic construction techniques. The course runs for around 600 hours. City and Guilds assess the qualification, so the carpentry and joinery certificate you earn is one employers in construction recognise. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Carpentry Level 1 Diploma E&T [St Eds] (FZF00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Subcontracting department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn how timber and other materials are selected and prepared.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining wood to standard.
You'll follow health and safety rules on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret basic drawings and measurements.
You'll understand how carpentry work fits into wider construction projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is set by City and Guilds and covers both practical tasks and underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on the work you produce and on your understanding of carpentry and joinery principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth 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 role making doors, frames, and staircases
Construction labourer: entry-level site work supporting trades
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
Maintenance operative: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled site work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: focuses on workshop joinery, making frames, doors, and fitted furniture.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters typically need to work at a higher level on site.
