Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, full-time during the day. You'll need a grade 2 in English and maths at GCSE level to enrol. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the core practical and technical skills of carpentry and joinery, from using hand tools safely to understanding construction materials and joinery processes. It's a solid foundation for anyone starting out in the trade.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need a grade 2 in English and maths at GCSE level.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to measure, mark out, and cut timber accurately.
You'll understand the properties of wood and other construction materials.
You'll practise basic joinery techniques, including joints and fixings.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret basic technical drawings and specifications.
You'll develop an understanding of carpentry and joinery in the wider construction industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities at Newcastle College. Assessment is hands-on: you'll be observed carrying out practical tasks and will complete written or knowledge-based assessments. Your work is assessed against the requirements of the NOCN Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts with this Level 1 foundation.
Joiner: workshop-based role making doors, frames, and fitted furniture.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building trade skills.
Shopfitter: fitting out commercial interiors using carpentry skills.
Maintenance operative: carrying out repairs and joinery work in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the natural next step, and a route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: earn while you learn, applying your skills on the job.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: for experienced carpenters working toward advanced trade status.
