Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Scunthorpe. Full-time daytime classes run at North Lindsey College, five days a week across one year. This carpentry and joinery qualification introduces you to the construction industry. You'll cover health and safety, joinery principles, woodworking joints and frames, and trade-related maths and English. No previous knowledge or experience is required. You'll build a portfolio of evidence through practical and theory work in classrooms and workshops.
Who this course is for
City & Guilds 6219 Level 1 Certificate, This qualification provides the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations and plumbing. These qualifications are suitable for 14-19 year olds, or for individuals of any age wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide whic
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices in construction environments.
You'll study the principles of joinery and how the construction industry works.
You'll practise cutting and assembling different types of woodworking joints and frames.
You'll apply trade-related maths and English in a practical context.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your practical skills.
You'll gain an introduction to other construction trades, including bricklaying, plastering, painting and decorating, and plumbing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on workshop sessions. Assessment is practical and theory-based. There are no formal examinations. Instead, you'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course. Assessors will use this portfolio, along with observations of your practical work, to confirm your competence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Lindsey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpentry and joinery apprentice: a common next step after this qualification.
Construction operative: entry-level site work across a range of tasks.
Shopfitter's assistant: working on interior fit-out projects.
Maintenance worker: carrying out repairs and joinery tasks in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step if you want to work as a carpenter on construction sites. This is the level employers typically look for in a trained joiner or carpenter.
Level 2 Certificate in Construction Skills: broadens your knowledge across other trades if you want to explore your options before specialising.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised NVQ.
