Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Haringey. Classes run full-time during the day at Capital City College Tottenham Campus. This practical carpentry and joinery course covers the foundations of the trade: reading drawings, selecting and cutting timber, producing woodworking joints, and using hand tools and portable power tools safely. The study programme also includes maths, English, work experience, and digital skills. The course runs for 37 weeks. No previous qualifications are needed; you'll have an interview and initial assessment before you start.
Who this course is for
This course is a practical, hands-on course that will teach you the foundations of carpentry and joinery and allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment.Typical tasks of a Carpenter and Joiner include:Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittingsAligns and fixes prepared wood pieces for crewing, nailing, glueing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, units etcSelects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specificationExamines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications although all applicants will need to have an interview and an initial assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.You will also need stationary, overalls and safety boots.
What you will learn
You'll read and interpret drawings and specifications to plan work.
You'll select, measure, cut, shape, and drill timber to specification.
You'll produce woodworking joints using correct techniques.
You'll use and maintain carpentry and joinery hand tools safely.
You'll set up and operate portable power tools correctly.
You'll apply health, safety, and welfare principles on construction sites.
You'll understand the principles of building construction.
You'll align and fix prepared wood pieces using screwing, nailing, glueing, and dowelling.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based. Assessment combines an externally set theoretical knowledge test, unit tests, and continually assessed coursework. You'll meet regularly with tutors to review your progress and plan your studies. Practical skills are developed and assessed through hands-on workshop sessions throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring stationery, overalls, and safety boots. Capital City College Tottenham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: fitting, fixing, and finishing timber work on site.
Joiner: making doors, frames, staircases, and fitted units in a workshop.
Shopfitter: constructing and installing shop fronts and interior fittings.
Maintenance carpenter: repairing and maintaining woodwork and fittings in buildings.
Construction labourer (carpentry support): assisting skilled carpenters on site while building experience.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled site work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery, making frames, doors, and staircases.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters typically need to work independently on site and access higher-grade CSCS cards.
