Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work, from using hand and power tools safely to understanding materials and basic joinery techniques. This is a solid starting point if you're working toward a career as a carpenter. You'll sit an initial assessment so the college can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning from there.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to work with timber and joinery materials.
You'll understand health and safety practices on construction sites.
You'll follow drawings and measurements to cut and shape wood accurately.
You'll learn basic joinery techniques, including joints and fixings.
You'll understand how to prepare and finish timber components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus. Assessment is hands-on: you'll be observed carrying out practical tasks and may also complete written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site
Joinery workshop assistant: help produce doors, frames, and fittings
Construction operative: general site work with a carpentry focus
Maintenance operative: basic repair and fitting work in buildings
Shopfitter's assistant: assist with interior fit-out projects
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, making doors, windows, and staircases.
Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery: a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job, often completed alongside an apprenticeship.
