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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery at Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Course: Carpentry and Joinery in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 17 weeks, you'll cover carpentry and joinery skills, health and safety in construction, and how to prepare for and carry out joinery work. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade D–G (or grade 1–3), including English and maths, plus a successful interview with a tutor. This is a practical first step into the construction industry. City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Construction Industry, specifically in the role of Carpenter or Joiner

The course covers the following units: Carpentry and joinery skills Clear and store carpentry and joinery tools and equipment Health and safety in construction trades Prepare to carry out carpentry and joinery Working and communicating effectively in construction trades

Entry requirements

Learners must have; 4 GCSEs grade D - G 0r 1 -3 (Must include English and maths) Successful interview with a Carpenter or Joinery tutor A genuine interest in the subject Good communication skills A hardworking approach towards the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll develop hands-on carpentry and joinery skills used on the job.
  • You'll learn how to safely clear and store carpentry and joinery tools and equipment.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements in construction trades.
  • You'll learn how to prepare correctly before carrying out carpentry and joinery tasks.
  • You'll practise working and communicating effectively with others in a construction setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom and practical workshop setting at Tameside College. Teaching is delivered face-to-face, with hands-on practice in carpentry and joinery tasks. Assessment is based on the units covered during the course, including practical skills and knowledge of health and safety and working practices in construction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site while building experience.
  • Joinery workshop assistant: assist with cutting, shaping, and fitting timber products.
  • Construction operative: general construction work while developing trade skills.
  • Maintenance assistant: basic repair and fitting work in facilities or housing.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery, including doors, windows, and staircases.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: useful alongside any trade qualification for site work.

A Level 2 Site Carpentry or Joinery Diploma is the route toward the NVQ Level 3 that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.

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