Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Seghill. Classes run full-time at Northumberland Skills Construction. This free carpentry and joinery course runs over 36 weeks of daytime study. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work, from using hand tools safely to understanding materials and construction methods. It's a solid starting point if you're working toward a career as a carpenter. This level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification is awarded by NOCN.
Who this course is for
16-18
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to work with timber and joinery materials.
You'll understand health and safety on construction sites.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll learn how to fix and assemble carpentry components.
You'll develop an understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based assignments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry and joinery tasks to the required standard. Your tutor will observe your work and review your written evidence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Construction will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site
Joinery workshop assistant: help produce doors, frames, and fittings
Construction operative: general site work across trades
Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and joinery tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card for site work.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery, making doors, windows, and staircases.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2): earn while you learn and apply your skills in a real workplace.
