Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, one evening a week over a year, so you can keep working while you study. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core practical and technical skills used in the trade. You'll work with timber, learn joinery techniques, and get to grips with the tools and materials carpenters use every day. The course typically takes one year part-time. A great starting point if you're moving into construction or building on existing site experience.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll practise joinery techniques including joints, fixings, and timber assembly.
You'll understand the properties of timber and common building materials.
You'll follow health and safety requirements relevant to carpentry work.
You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the workshop alongside classroom sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that demonstrate your skills and knowledge. You'll be assessed on what you can do as well as what you understand about the trade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's mate: assist qualified carpenters on site
Joinery workshop assistant: support production in a joinery workshop
Construction labourer (carpentry focus): site work with a specialist trade skill
Shopfitter's assistant: help fit out retail and commercial interiors
Maintenance operative: carry out basic carpentry repairs in buildings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): if you want to specialise in workshop-based joinery rather than site work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
