Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Malvern. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Malvern Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum Grade 2 in GCSE English and Maths to apply, and you'll complete an entry assessment at interview. This carpentry and joinery qualification covers both practical workshop skills and classroom theory. You'll learn first and second fixing, structural carcassing, and how to use power tools safely. The course runs for one year. A good starting point for anyone exploring how to become a carpenter or bench joiner.
Who this course is for
Do you enjoy working with tools and building things?�Are you a natural problem-solver? Are you considering a career as a carpenter of bench joiner? If so, this course can introduce you to site carpentry and joinery. The course balances theory with hands-on experience to help you develop a basic knowledge of carpentry and joinery. You will learn how to carry out first and second fixing procedures, how to erect structural carcassing and how to operate a variety of power tools.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a Grade 2 in GCSE English and Mathematics. You will need to have an interest in carpentry and be prepared to undertake an entry assessment during your interview., , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out first fix flooring, roofing, frames, partitions, and stairs.
You'll learn how to carry out second fixing operations.
You'll learn how to erect structural carcassing.
You'll operate a range of power tools safely and correctly.
You'll understand health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction sites.
You'll study the principles of building construction, information, and communication.
You'll learn how to carry out carpentry maintenance tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical assessments in workshop settings, written or online knowledge tests, a portfolio of evidence, and tutor observation. Learning is hands-on from the start, with theory sessions supporting what you practise in the workshop.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring stationery, steel toe-capped safety boots, a tape measure, and a scale rule. Heart of Worcestershire College Malvern Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: entry-level site work after further training and qualifications.
Bench joiner: workshop-based joinery, making doors, windows, and frames.
Construction labourer: general site work while building skills and experience.
Maintenance operative: carrying out carpentry repairs in housing or facilities.
Shopfitter: fitting interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery: the natural next step, covering site carpentry and joinery in greater depth and moving you toward skilled-worker level.
Construction apprenticeship: combine work and study to earn while you build on your Level 1 skills.
Specialist woodworking qualifications: if you want to focus on a particular area such as furniture making or heritage joinery.
