Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Oldham. Classes run full-time during the day at Oldham College. This free carpentry and joinery course is a starting point for working with timber, tools, and joinery techniques. You'll need English and maths at GCSE grades E to G (grades 1 to 2) or Entry Level 3 Functional Skills to join. The course runs for 621 hours. It covers the core skills and knowledge carpenters and joiners use on the job.
Who this course is for
All Learners
Entry requirements
English & maths GCSE Grades E-G/1- 2 or English & maths Functional SkillsEntry Level 3.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining timber.
You'll understand how to read and follow basic drawings and measurements.
You'll learn health and safety rules for working with wood and tools.
You'll develop skills in fixing and installing timber components.
You'll learn how to select and use the right materials for different tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting alongside classroom study. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based activities. Your tutor will observe your work and assess you against set standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham College 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. Works in workshops making doors, frames, and staircases.
Construction labourer. Supports trades on building sites.
Shopfitter. Installs fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative. Carries out basic repairs and woodwork in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds) - the next step toward skilled carpenter roles and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds) - if you want to specialise in workshop-based joinery.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1 or 2 - strengthens your application for Level 2 courses and apprenticeships.
