Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Cannock – South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Cannock. Classes run at South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a grade 2 or equivalent in Maths and English to apply. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers both practical skills and underpinning knowledge, preparing you to meet employer expectations in the construction industry. You'll develop the hands-on ability and workplace behaviours that carpenters need on the job.

Who this course is for

The aim of the course is to develop the basic employment skills, practical skills, and knowledge required to become a competent and employable carpenter.

It�s about preparing you to meet the needs of employers and work in the industry. The course consists of both practical and theoretical elements, and you must successfully complete both parts to achieve this qualification. Employers will expect good attendance, behaviour, and communication skills, enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, use initiative, and demonstrate bricklaying skills.

As the programme progresses, you will build upon your skills in preparation for practical assessments and knowledge tests. The programme will prepare you for employment as a skilled craftsperson. A large part of the programme is project-based, allowing you to acquire practical skills and job-related knowledge. As a college, we will reinforce the values expected in the industry to give you the skills to be successful in work and life.

Entry requirements

For this qualification applicants will need a grade 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Applicants who hold an entry programme i.e. city and guilds 6219 applications will be considered on an individual basis.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical carpentry and joinery skills used in construction work.
  • You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll study the knowledge behind carpentry techniques, not just the practical side.
  • You'll practise the communication and professional behaviours employers expect on site.
  • You'll learn how to work accurately and to industry standards.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom-based theory with hands-on practical sessions. You must complete both elements successfully to achieve the qualification. Assessment covers your practical skills and your knowledge of carpentry and joinery. Attendance, behaviour, and communication are also part of how you demonstrate readiness for employment. Classes run full-time during the day at South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer. Entry-level site work supporting qualified carpenters.
  • Joinery workshop assistant. Bench-based work producing doors, frames, and fittings.
  • Maintenance operative. General repairs and carpentry tasks in housing or facilities.
  • Construction site operative. Broad site role with carpentry duties.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for those working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and employment as a qualified carpenter.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery if that's the direction you want to take.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The qualification experienced carpenters need to demonstrate full occupational competence.

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