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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bridgwater

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. University Centre Somerset lists a fee of £1,062 for adults. Contact University Centre Somerset for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Bridgwater. Evening the course classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time over 34 weeks. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

You'll build practical skills in timber work, hand tools, and basic joinery techniques. The course covers safe working practices, measuring and marking out, and the use of common carpentry materials. It's a solid starting point if you're working toward a career as a carpenter or joiner.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll measure, mark out, and cut timber to specification.
  • You'll learn the properties of common carpentry and joinery materials.
  • You'll apply safe working practices on site and in the workshop.
  • You'll produce basic timber joints and joinery components.
  • You'll read and interpret simple drawings and work instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with short written or knowledge-based activities. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, fits and installs timber structures in buildings.
  • Joiner, makes doors, windows, and staircases in a workshop.
  • Construction labourer, supports skilled trades on building sites.
  • Shopfitter, installs interiors in retail and commercial spaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, the next step toward skilled carpenter roles and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Joinery, for those focusing on workshop-based joinery work.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Wood Occupations, a work-based route that builds on your Level 1 skills.
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