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Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Pulborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 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 Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, full-time during the day. This free carpentry and joinery course runs for one year and introduces you to the tools, materials, and methods used in the trade. You'll develop practical hand techniques and work with wood in a hands-on setting. There are no formal entry requirements. The course suits people who are practically minded and enjoy working with their hands.

Who this course is for

The Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery is an ideal entry course to introduce you to the carpentry and joinery sector and develop your hand techniques. The trade is suited to those who are practically minded, hands-on and are interested in training with wood working techniques, materials and methods used in the industry.

You will be learning in our workshops to help you develop your skills.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

A positive attitude, ability to follow instructions and enthusiasm to use hand tools to complete practical focused tasks. Your progress will be reviewed regularly throughout the year.

Admissions enquiries

If you have any questions about the entry requirements or the application process, please contact us on [email protected].

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to use hand tools safely and accurately.
  • You'll develop woodworking techniques used in the carpentry and joinery trade.
  • You'll work with a range of wood-based materials and understand their properties.
  • You'll practise joinery methods used in real construction and fitting work.
  • You'll follow industry-standard working practices and instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Training is classroom and workshop based, with a focus on completing practical tasks using hand tools. Your progress is reviewed regularly throughout the year. Assessment is based on your practical work and your ability to follow instructions and complete set tasks to the required standard.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter, starting with site work
  • Joiner: workshop-based fitting and joinery production
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site support roles
  • Shopfitter: fitting out commercial and retail spaces
  • Maintenance operative: repairs and upkeep in buildings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled site carpentry work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery production.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: a short qualification useful for site work alongside your carpentry training.
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