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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course at Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day. You'll mix theory and practical sessions to build your skills in working with wood. The course covers carpentry and joinery principles, construction knowledge, and hands-on technique. Entry requirements include GCSEs in English and Maths (grades 2 to 9) and a tutor interview. The course runs for one year. A solid starting point for anyone pursuing a carpentry and joinery qualification. City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in working with wood.

Level 1 introduces the learner to carpentry and joinery skills. It allows students to learn, develop and practise their practical ability and construction knowledge with a mixture of theory and practical sessions which develops the learner at their own pace.

This course covers the following skills and Knowledge: The principles of construction building including Information and communication with in the industry, producing basic woodworking joints, safely using various hand and power tools and Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction.

This is assessed through producing several pieces of practical work to industrial standards that will demonstrate your ability and allow you to progress, and end of unit knowledge exams of which there are two which must be sat online in our specialist exam testing centre. Carpentry & Joinery is an exciting and challenging career. The course will combine core skills such as communication, organisation, planning as well as practical skills. The course will give you the knowledge and skills to progress into a higher qualifications and various pathways within the industry.

Entry requirements

Learners must have:

  • GCSE grade 9 - 2 in English and Maths.
  • Successful interview with a Carpentry & Joinery tutor
  • A genuine interest in the working with wood and developing your skills and knowledge
  • Good communication skills
  • A hardworking approach towards the study and the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of construction and how they apply to carpentry and joinery work.
  • You'll develop practical skills in working with wood, including cutting, shaping, and joining timber.
  • You'll build knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry and joinery.
  • You'll practise safe working methods and understand health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll develop your understanding of construction drawings and measurements.
  • You'll gain experience applying joinery techniques through hands-on practical sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of classroom theory and practical workshop sessions. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. Your tutor will work with you at a pace that suits your development. Classes are delivered full-time during the day at Tameside College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside 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 (carpentry): entry-level site support using wood skills.
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors using joinery.
  • Maintenance operative: general repairs and woodwork in buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled site work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): focuses on workshop-based joinery, making frames, doors, and staircases.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2: strengthens your qualifications for further training or apprenticeship applications.
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