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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus

CostFREE
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Evening carpentry and joinery classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course covers basic practical skills from scratch: correct use of hand tools and fundamental carpentry joints. No formal entry requirements. It runs for 5 weeks part-time. A good starting point if you're exploring how to become a carpenter or want a solid grounding before moving to further training. City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn some basic practical skills in Carpentry and Joinery including correct use of hand tools and basic carpentry joints. The L1 Award is a City & Guilds qualification which focuses on the basic practical principles for the absolute novice to build confidence and underpinning knowledge.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use hand tools correctly and safely.
  • You'll practise basic carpentry joints used in everyday joinery work.
  • You'll develop underpinning knowledge of carpentry and joinery principles.
  • You'll build practical skills working with timber and wood-based materials.
  • You'll understand safe working practices relevant to carpentry tasks.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based with a strong practical focus. You'll work hands-on with tools and materials during evening sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks that demonstrate your ability to use hand tools and produce basic carpentry joints. There is no formal written exam.

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: a free carpentry and joinery course for adults is the first step toward site work.
  • Joiner: workshop-based role cutting and fitting timber components.
  • Maintenance operative: general repairs and joinery tasks in facilities or housing.
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building toward a trade.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or a Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. These go deeper into trade skills and are a step toward the Level 3 NVQ that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. Some learners also pursue a construction apprenticeship after completing Level 1.

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