Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. This full-time daytime carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. You'll study for around 468 hours across the year, learning practical techniques alongside underpinning theory. A free carpentry and joinery course for adults and school leavers alike, it gives you a solid grounding before moving on to higher-level training. City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) Level 1 with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop hand and power tool skills used in carpentry and joinery work.
You'll learn how to measure, mark out, and cut timber accurately.
You'll practise jointing and fixing techniques for timber components.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to work from drawings and specifications.
You'll gain knowledge of the materials and components used in carpentry and joinery.
You'll build awareness of the construction industry and the roles within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop alongside classroom-based theory. 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 techniques to the standard set by City and Guilds. An initial assessment at the start helps confirm this is the right level for you and helps plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale 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 fabrication and fitting
Construction operative: general construction work while building trade skills
Apprentice carpenter: combine work and study toward a full carpentry qualification
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step for those heading into site-based carpentry work, and a route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): for those who want to specialise in workshop-based joinery and furniture production.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: earn while you learn and work toward a recognised trade qualification with an employer.
