Free Level 1 Construction Course: Carpentry and Joinery in Worthing. Classes run at Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus, full-time during the day. You'll learn the practical basics of carpentry and joinery: producing woodworking joints, using hand tools, and working with portable power tools. The course also gives you a broader grounding in construction. It runs for one year. You'll need evidence of secondary education to apply, and there's a six-week review to make sure you're on the right track. City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) with certificate.
Who this course is for
Studying carpentry and joinery at Northbrook College is fun exciting and will leave you with the skills confidence and underpinning knowledge of construction in a wider context as well as introducing the vital basics of carpentry and joinery. You will learn key practical skills in producing woodworking joints maintaining and using hand tools and preparing and using portable power tools. Study at our purpose built Construction and Trades Centre Workshop facilities mirror real industry practice using industry standard tools Opportunities for work experience These courses will give you the skills that employers are looking for in the construction industry as well as equip
Entry requirements
To enter this course you will need evidence of secondary education and a satisfactory six week review.
What you will learn
You'll produce a range of woodworking joints by hand.
You'll learn to maintain and use hand tools safely and correctly.
You'll prepare and operate portable power tools.
You'll develop underpinning knowledge of construction in a wider context.
You'll study in a purpose-built construction and trades workshop environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting. Classes are classroom and workshop based, full-time during the day. Assessment includes practical tasks and knowledge checks. There is also a six-week review early in the course to confirm the level is right for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter after building your foundations here.
Joiner: workshop-based role making doors, frames, and fitted furniture.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work across trades.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance operative: general repairs and upkeep in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for anyone heading toward site work as a carpenter. A Level 2 Site Carpentry qualification moves you closer to the NVQ Level 3 that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery skills for those who prefer that route.
Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths or English: useful alongside trade training if you want to strengthen your core skills.
