Free Level 1 Construction Course: Carpentry and Joinery in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over roughly 10 months, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core practical and technical skills used in carpentry and joinery work, from hand tools and materials to basic construction techniques. A free carpentry and joinery course for adults looking to get started in the trade.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll identify and work with common timber and construction materials.
You'll apply basic carpentry and joinery techniques used on construction projects.
You'll follow health and safety practices relevant to construction environments.
You'll read and interpret basic drawings and measurements.
You'll produce simple carpentry and joinery components to a given specification.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting alongside classroom-based instruction. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations, showing you can apply what you've learned. You'll be assessed on your use of tools, materials, and techniques throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre 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: prepare and finish timber components
Construction operative: general construction work with a trade focus
Maintenance operative: basic repairs and joinery tasks in buildings
Shopfitter's assistant: help fit out retail and commercial interiors
What you could study next
This Award is a starting point. To work as a qualified carpenter, you'll need to progress further. Consider:
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step toward skilled trade work
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: required for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers expect
Carpentry Apprenticeship: combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification
