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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bromley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus. This full-time daytime carpentry and joinery course runs for 36 weeks, giving you a solid grounding in the core skills carpenters use on site and in workshops. You'll cover hand tools, power tools, timber materials, and basic joinery techniques. No prior qualifications are needed. If you don't hold any qualifications, you'll take a short English and maths test 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 use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll learn how different timber and wood-based materials are used in construction.
  • You'll cut, shape, and join timber to produce basic carpentry components.
  • You'll follow technical drawings and measurements to complete practical tasks.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry work.
  • You'll understand the principles of setting out and marking up timber.
  • You'll produce basic joinery items including frames and fitted components.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom instruction. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignments. You'll demonstrate your skills directly, producing work that is assessed against the City and Guilds standard. There are no written exams. Your progress is tracked throughout the course, not just at the end.

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: help produce timber components in a workshop.
  • Construction operative: general site work while building carpentry skills.
  • Maintenance operative: basic repairs and fitting tasks in facilities or housing.

What you could study next

Level 1 is a strong starting point, but most employers and apprenticeship programmes look for Level 2 or above. Your natural next step is the Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery, both available through City and Guilds. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry is the qualification carpenters need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card. You could also explore a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship, which combines paid work with further study.

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