Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at Hadlow College. This full-time, daytime carpentry and joinery qualification covers construction safety, building methods, woodworking joints, and how to use hand tools and portable power tools. You'll also learn how to calculate quantities and communicate on site. The course runs over one year. It's a strong starting point if you're working toward a career as a carpenter.
Who this course is for
On this Level 1 Carpentry Course, learners will be taught by trade experienced, professional tutors in a well equipped, modern workshop at our Gravesend Campus.
The course is a mixture of practical and theory. Students will learn how to work safely in construction, relay information, calculate quantities and communicate with others, building methods and construction technology. They will learn how to make basic woodworking joints, how to maintain and use hand tools and portable power tools.
Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to work safely in a construction environment.
You'll learn how to make basic woodworking joints.
You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools.
You'll learn about building methods and construction technology.
You'll learn how to calculate material quantities.
You'll learn how to relay information and communicate with others on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom theory. Practical work takes place in a modern, well-equipped workshop. You'll be assessed on both your hands-on skills and your understanding of construction principles. An initial assessment will confirm that this Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hadlow 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 units.
Construction operative: general site work with a carpentry focus.
Maintenance operative: basic repairs and woodwork in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery: a work-based route that demonstrates competence on site.
Construction apprenticeship: combine paid work with further carpentry and joinery training at Level 2 or above.
