Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Chesterfield – Chesterfield College – Full-time
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £1,104 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day. You'll need at least grade 3 in maths and English to join. Over one year, you'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work, from using hand tools safely to understanding materials and construction methods. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification is a solid first step toward further training and work in the trade.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
Grade 3 in maths and English
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to measure, mark out, and cut timber accurately.
You'll understand the properties of different wood and building materials.
You'll practise basic joinery techniques, including joints and fixings.
You'll follow health and safety rules on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret basic drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to prepare and finish timber components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities at Chesterfield College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield 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: help prepare and finish timber components.
Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills.
Shopfitter's assistant: support fitting out retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance operative: basic repairs and upkeep in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): if you want to specialise in workshop-based joinery.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English: useful if you want to strengthen your grades before progressing to Level 3 training.
