Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact GC Education and Skills for more info.
Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan Skills Centre, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan, fees may not apply. Contact the centre to check your eligibility.
The course covers practical woodworking skills, trade knowledge, and the core techniques used in the industry. You'll learn through hands-on activity in the workshop. The course runs for up to 30 weeks.
You'll finish with a NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
This course is designed for 16 - 18-year-olds who want to develop practical woodworking and construction skills with the NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery. This hands-on qualification provides an introduction to the carpentry and joinery trade, helping learners build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress into further study, apprenticeships or employment within the construction industry.
The qualification focuses on developing trade-specific skills while also building an understanding of health and safety, workplace expectations and employability.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Learners should have an interest in health and care and a willingness to participate in classroom-based learning and practical activities.
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