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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bridlington

CostFREE
Duration298 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. You'll study for around 298 days, giving you a thorough grounding in carpentry and joinery techniques. An initial assessment helps confirm the course is the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

School leavers

Entry requirements

https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
  • You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based materials.
  • You'll practise marking out, cutting, and shaping wood to given specifications.
  • You'll learn how to fix and assemble carpentry components.
  • You'll study health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll develop an understanding of construction drawings and measurements.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the different roles and trades within the construction industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. You'll be assessed on what you can do as well as what you understand. Your tutor will observe your practical work and check your knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington 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: help prepare and assemble timber components
  • Construction operative: general site work across trades
  • Maintenance operative: basic repairs and fitting in buildings
  • Shopfitter's assistant: help fit out retail and commercial spaces

What you could study next

This Level 1 Diploma is a step toward the qualifications you'll need to progress in the trade. A natural next step is the Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery, both available through City and Guilds. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry is the qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers and sites require.

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