Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Havering. Classes run at Specialist Trade Courses. This four-week, full-time daytime carpentry and joinery course is delivered as hands-on practical training, tailored to your current level of knowledge and experience. You'll cover the core skills and techniques used in carpentry and joinery work, from the basics through to a professional standard of finish. The course runs Monday to Friday during the day, making it a focused, intensive route into the trade.
Who this course is for
This is a 4 weeks hands on practical course to teach carpentry and joinery from beginner to experienced trades person. Our delivery is tailored to your current knowledge and experience. Fully funded for learners 19 years + currently claiming JSA, ESA and Universal Credit. We have a motivated team of highly skilled tutors, all offering the best professional trade skill training available, we put great emphasis on a high quality finish, In fact if you do not hold the same high opinion of any training we deliver to you after completing your course with us, we will give you the opportunity to return and re take any of modules you have undertaken, this is also true of any lecture you have taken as a refresher later on, so if your trained by us you can be confident you will receive complete technical support for as long as you need it after you finish. We also invite anyone interested in joining one of our courses to visit us beforehand to see our centre in action first hand. Funded course also includes Health & Safety L1 training, CSCS test and card.
Entry requirements
Fully funded for learners 19 years + currently claiming JSA, ESA and Universal Credit.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll cut, shape, and join timber to a professional standard.
You'll learn the principles of carpentry and joinery used on construction sites.
You'll work to accurate measurements and technical drawings.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry work.
You'll develop a high-quality finish on joinery projects.
How you will learn
Training is classroom-based and practical. You'll learn through hands-on exercises in a workshop environment, with instruction from experienced trade tutors. Assessment is based on your practical work and demonstration of skills throughout the course. Delivery is tailored to your existing knowledge and experience, so the pace and focus adjust to where you are when you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Specialist Trade Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts with this level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification.
Joiner: workshop-based role cutting and fitting timber components.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work supporting trade teams.
Shopfitter: fitting out interiors for retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative: general repairs and joinery in housing or facilities.
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 workshop-based joinery skills.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and to work independently on site.
