Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bromley. Evening carpentry and joinery classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge that form the foundation of carpentry and joinery work. The course runs for 34 weeks part-time. No prior qualifications are needed; if you don't have any, you'll take a short English and maths assessment so the centre can plan your learning. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery with certificate.
Who this course is for
Further information is available on our website
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements but if you don't have any qualifications you will be asked to take an English and maths test.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry and joinery hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites and in workshops.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll learn how to construct basic timber joints and joinery components.
You'll understand the properties of different timber and wood-based materials.
You'll follow working drawings and specifications to complete practical tasks.
You'll develop safe working habits and workshop practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and workshop. You'll develop practical skills through hands-on tasks alongside underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through a combination of practical assignments and written or online tests. Your work is assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bromley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site
Joinery workshop assistant: assist with timber fabrication and fitting
Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and carpentry tasks
Construction site operative: entry-level site work with a carpentry focus
Self-employed carpenter: once qualified to a higher level
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, making doors, windows, and staircases.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need to demonstrate full occupational competence.
