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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course at Brinsbury College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
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 carpentry and joinery course introduces you to woodworking techniques, materials, and the hand tools used in the trade. You'll spend a year building practical skills in a hands-on environment. There are no formal entry requirements. The course suits people who are practically minded and comfortable following instructions. NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery with certificate.

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. This includes training with handheld tools, including handsaws, planes and chisels.

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 use hand tools safely and accurately to complete practical woodworking tasks.
  • You'll work with a range of wood-based materials and learn their properties.
  • You'll apply carpentry and joinery techniques used in the construction industry.
  • You'll follow technical instructions and drawings to produce finished work.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices relevant to carpentry and joinery.
  • You'll develop the accuracy and attention to detail that the trade demands.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments completed throughout the year. Your progress is reviewed regularly, so you and your tutors can track how you're developing and plan your next steps.

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's labourer: support skilled carpenters on construction sites.
  • Joinery workshop assistant: help produce doors, frames, and fitted furniture.
  • Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and woodwork in buildings.
  • Construction site operative: general site work with a carpentry focus.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for those heading into site-based carpentry work. A Level 2 carpentry and joinery qualification moves you closer to the NVQ Level 3 that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery, making doors, windows, and staircases.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery: a work-based route that assesses your skills on the job.
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