Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus, full-time during the day. This is a starting point for working in the carpentry and joinery trade. You'll cover both practical skills and underpinning theory over 34 weeks. Entry requires 2 GCSEs at grade E to G, an Entry Level 3 qualification, or another relevant Entry Level qualification. You'll have a pre-induction interview and assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
This course is the starting point for people who hope to have a career in carpentry and joinery. It’s about preparing people to meet the needs of employers and preparing them to work in the industry. The course consists of practical and theoretical elements, and both parts of the course need to be successfully completed to achieve this qualification. Employers will expect good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, using initi
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs grade E-G, Entry Level 3, or
another relevant Entry Level qualification.
You will have a pre-induction interview/
assessment to make sure this is the right
level for you.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to work safely on site and follow health and safety procedures.
You'll develop practical carpentry and joinery skills using hand and power tools.
You'll understand the materials, components, and fixings used in carpentry and joinery work.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll practise communicating professionally with clients and colleagues.
You'll develop the work habits and behaviours employers in the construction industry expect.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Both elements must be completed and passed to achieve the qualification. Your progress will be assessed through practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments. Attendance and behaviour are part of what employers look for, and the course is structured to reflect that from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Entry-level carpentry work on construction sites.
Joiner. Workshop-based joinery and fitting roles.
Construction operative. General building and site support work.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery if that's the direction you want to go.
Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery. A work-based route that demonstrates competence on the job, often completed alongside employment.
