Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Growth Company Education and Skills, based at Greater Manchester SkillCentre in Trafford Park. You'll attend up to three days per week over 34 weeks, covering health and safety, building construction principles, and hands-on woodworking skills including flooring, roofing, frames, stairs, and second fix operations. You'll also learn to set up and operate a circular saw. Entry requires GCSE Grade 2 or Entry Level 3 in maths and English, confirmed at initial assessment.
Who this course is for
This Study Programme allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required to prepare you for a job in carpentry and joinery.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have achieved a GCSE Grade 2 and a minimum of Entry 3 in maths and English when completing the initial assessment upon enrolment.
What you will learn
You'll apply health, safety and welfare practices in a construction environment.
You'll understand the principles of building construction, information and communication.
You'll carry out first fix flooring and roofing.
You'll construct first fix frames, partitions and stairs.
You'll carry out second fix carpentry operations.
You'll perform carpentry maintenance tasks.
You'll set up and operate a circular saw safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Greater Manchester SkillCentre. The course is delivered full-time over three days per week. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work tied to each unit. If you haven't yet passed maths or English, additional attendance will be required alongside your carpentry and joinery classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Growth Company Education and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site with first and second fix tasks.
Joinery workshop assistant: help prepare and assemble timber components.
Construction operative: general site work with a carpentry and joinery background.
Maintenance carpenter: carry out repairs and upkeep in residential or commercial properties.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the natural next step after this Level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification, deepening your practical skills.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
