Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Wigan. Classes run at Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence. You'll need a minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9 - 2 (or equivalent) to apply. This full-time daytime carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core practical and technical skills of the trade, from using hand tools to understanding joinery materials and construction methods. The course runs for 35 weeks. There is a recognised shortage of skilled joiners in the UK construction industry, and this level 1 carpentry and joinery classes route gives you a solid foundation to build on.
Who this course is for
If you are interested in the construction industry, an exciting and rewarding career in joinery may be just for you. You will gain the skills to become sought after craftspeople with excellent employment prospects. Hands-on experience, under the supervision of industry and education professionals, will equip you with the skills to succeed. . There is a shortage of skilled joiners in the construction industry. Site Carpentry requires a high degree of skill and accuracy. The ability to install joinery products to a high standard is much sought after.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
You'll work with timber and joinery materials, learning their properties and uses.
You'll measure, mark out, and cut timber to specification.
You'll construct basic joinery components and assemblies.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry and construction sites.
You'll understand the principles of site carpentry and joinery installation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, supported by classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations, showing you can apply what you've learned to real joinery work. You'll be supervised by industry and education professionals throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: supporting skilled carpenters on construction sites.
Joinery workshop assistant: preparing and assembling timber components.
Construction operative: general site work with a carpentry focus.
Shopfitter's assistant: fitting interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative: carrying out basic joinery repairs in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step toward skilled-trade work and a CSCS card.
Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery: a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: earn while you learn and work toward a recognised trade qualification. Completing Level 1 gives you a strong foundation for any of these routes.
