Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Gosport. Classes run at St Vincent Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll attend carpentry and joinery classes on site, learning practical techniques alongside underpinning theory. It's a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career as a carpenter or joiner.
Who this course is for
16-18 Study Programme
What you will learn
You'll learn to use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll understand the materials used in carpentry and joinery work.
You'll practise basic woodworking joints and construction techniques.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret basic drawings and measurements.
You'll develop skills in fitting and fixing timber components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations, showing what you can do rather than sitting written exams. Your progress will be assessed against set criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Vincent Sixth Form College 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: assist with timber cutting and fitting
Construction operative: general construction site work
Maintenance assistant: basic repairs and fitting in buildings
Shopfitter's assistant: support fitting out retail and commercial spaces
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: focuses on bench joinery and workshop skills.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2): earn while you learn, applying your skills on the job.
Moving to Level 2 opens the door to the NVQ qualifications that employers and CSCS require for skilled construction work.
