Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. This carpentry and joinery course runs for one year and covers the core skills of the woodworking trade. You'll work with hand tools and power tools, learn about timber technology, practise different joints, and study health and safety. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above. The course suits those who want to build practical skills before moving into work or further training.
Who this course is for
Working as a carpenter or joiner is a well paid and creative profession. The Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Study Programme introduces you to the woodworking trade before you start work onsite, allowing you to explore the comprehensive range of skills that youll be using, including basic theory and practical skills, learning about hand tools, power tools, timber technology, different joints, as well as health and safety. As part of the programme, you will also discover different skills that you will need to know to work onsite, such as team working and communication alongside improvements to your Maths and English essential for any role. From this course, you can move into a Level 2 Programme or begin an Apprenticeship in Construction trades to start working in the construction industry.
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn about timber technology and how different materials behave.
You'll practise cutting and forming a range of woodworking joints.
You'll apply health and safety rules relevant to carpentry and joinery work.
You'll develop basic theory knowledge underpinning the woodworking trade.
You'll explore the range of practical skills used on site and in the workshop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical sessions in the workshop. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your understanding of underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on tasks and assignments throughout the year rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter working on site or in fit-out.
Joiner: workshop-based role making doors, frames, and staircases.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building trade skills.
Shopfitter: installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative: carrying out repairs and joinery tasks in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the natural next step, taking your skills to a higher level and moving you closer to skilled-worker status.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: earn while you learn and apply your Level 1 skills in a real workplace setting.
