Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Waters, daytime, over one year. This free carpentry and joinery course for adults covers the core skills you need to start working in woodwork and site carpentry. You'll practise measuring, cutting, and assembling materials. You'll also develop teamwork and communication skills that employers look for on site. There are no formal entry qualifications required. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Welcome to the Aspiring Professionals – Carpentry & Joinery programme at Wirral Met. This course is designed to equip you with the core skills and knowledge needed to begin a rewarding career in woodwork and site carpentry. As well as learning hands-on techniques in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials, you'll build your confidence, teamwork, and communication skills to help you thrive in the workplace. You'll focus on carpentry-specific training while preparing for progression onto a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry qualifications required to study at this level. Basic levels of literacy and numeracy are expected. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
What you will learn
You'll measure, mark out, and cut timber and sheet materials accurately.
You'll assemble and fix carpentry components using hand and power tools.
You'll learn safe working practices and how to use tools correctly on site.
You'll develop teamwork and communication skills for the workplace.
You'll understand the materials and processes used in site carpentry.
You'll build the practical knowledge needed to progress in carpentry and joinery.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations that show what you can do. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based assessments. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Waters will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starting with site work
Joiner: workshop-based fitting and finishing roles
Construction labourer: entry-level site support while building skills
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
Maintenance operative: repairs and carpentry tasks in housing or facilities
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step in your carpentry and joinery qualification, covering more advanced site skills and moving you toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Certificate in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery skills if you prefer bench work to site work.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2: useful alongside trade training if you want to strengthen your literacy or numeracy for work.
