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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Nantwich. Classes run at Reaseheath College, full-time during the day. This carpentry and joinery course runs for 35 weeks and covers the practical and technical skills used in the trade. You'll work toward a level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification that introduces you to the tools, materials, and methods carpenters use on the job. It's a solid first step if you're heading toward a career in construction.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in building a lucrative career in the construction industry?

There’s never been a better time to join this exciting line of work.

If you’re inspired by the places where we live, work, travel and play, the construction industry is looking to recruit young people with recognised trade qualifications and the practical skills that count.

By studying a construction course at Reaseheath College, you can build a range of specific skills in three distinct trade areas, or develop the progressive digital technologies required for the modern built environment.

Our industry-led full time and apprenticeship courses are the perfect foundation for a rewarding career as you will learn your craft alongside professional trades people.

If you want to make a lasting impact by building functional and sustainable environments for an expanding population – your future starts with us!

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining timber to standard specifications.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret basic construction drawings and plans.
  • You'll understand the properties of different timber types and materials.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry work.
  • You'll develop skills in fitting doors, frames, and other basic joinery components.
  • You'll learn to measure accurately and mark out work before cutting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks, assignments, and observation of your work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Tutors will assess your skills directly as you complete set tasks and projects throughout the 35 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Reaseheath College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on construction sites.
  • Joinery workshop assistant: assist with cutting and assembling timber components.
  • Construction operative: entry-level site work across trade areas.
  • Maintenance assistant: basic repair and fitting work in facilities or housing.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step toward skilled trade work and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery: a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on site.
  • T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction: a broader technical route if you want to explore the wider construction sector.
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