Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bromley. Evening carpentry and joinery classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, part-time over 34 weeks. That means you can fit this carpentry and joinery qualification around work or other commitments. There are no entry requirements. If you don't hold any qualifications, you'll take a short English and maths test before you start. You'll build practical skills in carpentry and joinery techniques used across the construction industry.
Who this course is for
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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 to use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining timber.
You'll understand how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll learn how to install door frames, window frames, and floor components.
You'll develop knowledge of materials used in carpentry and joinery.
You'll follow health and safety rules on construction sites.
You'll learn how to measure accurately and mark out timber for cutting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom instruction. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback 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. How to become a carpenter starts here at Level 1.
Joiner. Workshop-based role cutting and fitting timber components.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work supporting trades.
Shopfitter. Installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative. General repairs and upkeep in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds) - the next step toward skilled carpenter roles on site.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds) - for workshop-based joinery work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry - the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-paid site roles.
