Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above in Maths and English, or completion of an Entry Level course, to join. This full-time daytime construction skills qualification covers practical carpentry and joinery skills alongside the underpinning knowledge that supports them. The course runs for one year. It's a solid first step toward a career in construction, giving you the grounding to progress to higher-level trade qualifications.
Who this course is for
The Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery is designed to develop practical skills and a self paced study of the underpinning knowledge.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade E/2 in Maths and English Language or completion of an Entry Level course
What you will learn
You'll develop practical carpentry and joinery skills used on construction sites.
You'll study the knowledge that underpins construction trades at Level 1.
You'll learn to work safely in construction environments.
You'll practise using tools and materials relevant to carpentry and joinery.
You'll build understanding of construction processes and basic techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop at Blackburn College. The course combines practical skills work with self-paced study of underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical tasks and knowledge-based work that reflect real construction trade requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College 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: assist with timber fabrication and fitting
Construction operative: general construction site work at entry level
Maintenance assistant: basic repairs and upkeep in buildings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step if you want to know how to become a carpenter, building the trade skills needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery and fitting.
Level 2 Construction-related NVQ: workplace-assessed qualification that many employers look for when hiring trained operatives.
