Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the trade. The course runs for 468 hours in total. You'll work with timber, tools, and joinery techniques used on real construction projects. A strong foundation for anyone starting out in carpentry.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber.
You'll practise constructing basic timber frames and joinery components.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll explore the properties of different timber and wood-based materials.
You'll develop skills in fitting doors, frames, and other joinery items.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop alongside classroom teaching. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. 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 check your understanding throughout the course.
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. Help produce timber components in a workshop.
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. The next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery skills for those who prefer off-site work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2). Earn while you learn, applying your skills in a real workplace.
