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Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Redditch

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum Grade 2 in GCSE English and Maths to apply, and you'll complete an entry assessment at interview. The course runs for one year, combining practical workshop sessions with classroom theory. You'll cover first and second fix carpentry, structural carcassing, roofing, flooring, and safe use of power tools. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification is a solid first step toward a career in construction.

Who this course is for

Do you enjoy working with tools and building things?�Are you a natural problem-solver? Are you considering a career as a carpenter of bench joiner? If so, this course can introduce you to site carpentry and joinery. The course balances theory with hands-on experience to help you develop a basic knowledge of carpentry and joinery. You will learn how to carry out first and second fixing procedures, how to erect structural carcassing and how to operate a variety of power tools.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Grade 2 in GCSE English and Mathematics. You will need to have an interest in carpentry and be prepared to undertake an entry assessment during your interview., , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health, safety and welfare practices on construction sites.
  • You'll understand the principles of building construction and how to read construction information.
  • You'll carry out first fix flooring and roofing tasks.
  • You'll work with frames, partitions and stairs.
  • You'll complete second fixing operations.
  • You'll carry out carpentry maintenance tasks.
  • You'll use a range of power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll develop practical joinery skills through hands-on workshop sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks in workshop settings, written or online knowledge tests, a portfolio of evidence, and tutor observation. Classes are full-time and run during the day at Alliance House in Redditch.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring stationery, steel toe-capped safety boots, a tape measure, and a scale rule. Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer: entry-level site work supporting qualified carpenters.
  • Joinery workshop assistant: bench-based production and fitting work.
  • Construction operative: general site roles across the building trades.
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or commercial properties.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Diploma, you can move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, which takes your skills further and opens the door to a CSCS skilled-worker card. You could also explore a construction apprenticeship, which lets you earn while you train. Specialist woodworking qualifications are another option if you want to focus on a particular area of the trade.

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