Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Fareham. Classes run full-time at Fareham College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and maths, or an equivalent qualification. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old, or up to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work, from using hand tools to understanding materials and construction methods.
Who this course is for
Full time learners who are 16-18 years old
Entry requirements
You will need five GCSEs at grades 3-9, or equivalent (including English and
maths).This full-time course is designed for young people aged 16-18 (or
up to 24 if supported with an EHCP).
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to measure, mark out, and cut timber accurately.
You'll work with a range of wood-based materials and sheet materials.
You'll understand the principles of construction and how carpentry fits into the wider build process.
You'll follow health and safety rules on site and in the workshop.
You'll produce basic joinery components and carpentry structures.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching at Fareham College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed against the City and Guilds standards throughout the course, building a portfolio of evidence as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Fareham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. How to become a carpenter starts here, at Level 1.
Joiner. Workshop-based role making doors, frames, and staircases.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work supporting trade teams.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative. General repairs and carpentry in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step toward site carpentry work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery skills.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. Required for a CSCS Gold Card and recognised by employers as the trade standard.
T Level in Onsite Construction. A two-year technical qualification for those wanting a broader construction pathway.
