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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus. This full-time daytime carpentry and joinery qualification covers woodworking joints, hand tools such as saws, planes, and chisels, working drawings, health and safety, and teamwork skills. The course runs for one year. There are no formal entry requirements. If you haven't yet reached Grade 4 in maths or English, you'll study those alongside the course.

Who this course is for

Are you a recent school leaver or someone eager to step into the dynamic world of construction? Carpenters are in short supply in the industry, they are in demand and are an integral part of any building firm. This Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery course covers a range of skills for wood related crafts. Through hands-on, practical learning, it will prepare you for further learning or entering employment in construction or bench joinery. This course is perfect for those passionate about the construction industry and aspire to master a specialised trade. Under the guidance of our expert tutors, you'll not only acquire essential woodworking knowledge but also practical skills. From basic woodworking joints and the use and maintenance of tools, to problem-solving, fostering teamwork, and communication skills, this course gives you the start you need for a successful career path in construction.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry criteria for this course, however if you have not achieved your maths and English to Grade 4, you will study for these alongside your course.

Employers are looking for construction employees who have their maths and English, it is important for your future that you do all that you can to achieve it.

What you will learn

  • You'll use and maintain hand tools including saws, planes, and chisels.
  • You'll create basic woodworking joints.
  • You'll read and interpret working drawings and understand types of structures.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a construction setting.
  • You'll develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills for the workplace.

How you will learn

Learning is hands-on and practical throughout. You'll work in a workshop environment, applying woodworking techniques directly. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework completed during the year. Classes are full-time and run during the day at the campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site while you build experience.
  • Bench joiner: make doors, frames, and fitted furniture in a workshop.
  • Construction operative: general site work with a route into a trade.
  • Shopfitter's assistant: help fit out retail and commercial interiors.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward becoming a qualified carpenter, covering more advanced on-site skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): focuses on workshop-based joinery, making doors, windows, and staircases.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and full trade recognition.
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