Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Full-time
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll learn to mark out and cut joints, manufacture components such as windows, doors, and staircases, and fix elements including floorboards and roof trusses. The course also covers how to read drawings, produce cutting lists, and calculate material costs. You'll work with hand and power tools throughout. An assessment takes place before you start, so the course is matched to the right level for you.
Who this course is for
L1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery: How to create drawings and cutting lists; How to mark out and cut traditional joints; How to manufacture various carpentry and joinery components e.g. windows, doors and staircases; How to fix various carpentry and joinery components e.g. floorboards, cupboards and roof trusses; How to calculate and cost materials; How to set up and use a range of hand and power tools
Entry requirements
If you are aged 16-18 you will complete an assessment and attend an interview. If you are aged 19 and over you will complete a basic skills assessment.
What you will learn
You'll create technical drawings and cutting lists for carpentry and joinery work.
You'll mark out and cut traditional joints accurately.
You'll manufacture carpentry and joinery components, including windows, doors, and staircases.
You'll fix components such as floorboards, cupboards, and roof trusses.
You'll calculate and cost materials for a job.
You'll set up and use a range of hand and power tools safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Training covers both technical skills and underpinning knowledge. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and knowledge-based activities as you work through the course. Leeds College of Building will confirm the specific assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: work on site fitting and fixing timber components.
Joiner: manufacture doors, windows, and staircases in a workshop.
Bench joiner: specialist workshop role producing bespoke timber items.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building trade skills.
Shopfitter: fit out retail and commercial interiors using carpentry skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled site carpentry work and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): focuses on workshop-based joinery, manufacturing components to specification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters typically need to demonstrate full occupational competence on site.
