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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Stevenage

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact North Hertfordshire College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus, full-time during the day. This carpentry and joinery qualification covers the practical and theoretical foundations of the trade, including housing joints, building technology, and key construction principles. You'll also get hands-on experience through work placements and industry engagement. The course runs for 34 weeks. To join, you'll need three GCSEs at grade E or above, including maths and English, or Entry Level Functional Skills, plus a satisfactory interview.

Who this course is for

Our construction courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Willmott Dixon, CEC Electrical and Heat Safe LtdOpportunities to enter WorldSkills competitions to showcase your skills against the best students from around the worldEngagement with guest speakers from businesses like Willmott DixonAccess to free training, tools and an opportunity to work in construction through dry lining specialist, Grays, thanks to NHC's partnership with the Construction Skills Academy.Carpentry: you'll learn the skills needed as a carpenter to cut, join, shape and construct timber structures such as floors, studwork and roofs and to install items such as skirting boards, doors, kitchen units and staircases. You'll learn how to use and maintain a wide variety of both hand tools and power tools. You'll develop and use a keen eye for detail and accurate measurement in the reading and producing of plans and drawings.Through this course you'll learn about:Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industriesTechnical information and quantities Construction technologyMaintaining and using carpentry and joinery hand toolsProducing woodworking joints.

Entry requirements

To join this course, you will need three GCSE's at grade E or above including maths and English or entry level functional skills and a satisfactory interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll construct housing joints using carpentry techniques
  • You'll learn the underlying principles of the construction sector
  • You'll develop practical workshop skills across a range of construction trades
  • You'll understand building technology and key industry terminology
  • You'll explore different construction specialisms to find your area of focus
  • You'll practise skills used in real work settings through industry placements

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory sessions and practical workshop sessions. Assessment is based on your performance across both settings. You'll develop skills by working on construction tasks directly, supported by structured teaching. Industry engagement, including work experience and guest speakers from construction businesses, forms part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts with this foundation
  • Joiner: workshop-based role making and fitting timber components
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work across trade areas
  • Dry lining operative: fitting internal walls and ceilings
  • Maintenance operative: general repairs and upkeep in buildings
  • Apprentice carpenter or joiner: earn while you train at Level 2

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): specialise in workshop-based joinery
  • Construction Apprenticeship at Level 2: combine paid work with structured training in your chosen trade

Completing this Level 1 Diploma puts you in a strong position to move into a Level 2 qualification or an apprenticeship in carpentry, joinery, or another construction trade.

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