Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Broxbourne. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, full-time over 35 weeks. You'll develop practical skills in measuring, cutting, and manufacturing, working in fully equipped workshops. The course covers hand skills, power tools, health and safety, and construction principles. You'll also complete 30 hours of work experience and 30 hours of independent online study. If you don't yet have GCSE English or maths at grade 4 or above, you'll study those alongside the course.
Who this course is for
The City& Guilds level 1 diploma is the industry recognised starting point for trades peole wanting to work in the construction industry. Well trained and skilled carpenters can enjoy excellent employment and are well paid typically 200 per day.The diploma is designed to introduce you to the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in the industry as a carpenter and joiner. You will study both practical and knowledge units as well as online independent study. On completion of your diploma you will be able to go into the workplace become an apprentice or progress to the next level of training. The course runs over two days plus any maths and English you may need.
Entry requirements
A keen passion to progress and work within the construction industry.You will also complete maths and English qualifications if you havent got them already as they are essential in this industry
What you will learn
You'll practise marking out and manufacturing joints and joinery by hand
You'll learn to sharpen and maintain tools correctly
You'll use portable power tools safely and accurately
You'll apply health and safety principles on construction sites
You'll study the principles of construction
You'll design and build a project of your own
You'll complete construction-related work experience
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based knowledge units. There are 9 practical assessments carried out throughout the course. Knowledge is assessed at the end of each unit, and there are two written exams to pass. You'll also complete 30 hours of independent online study at home and attend tutorial sessions. Good attendance and compliance with safety practices are required throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter after gaining your Level 1
Joiner: workshop-based joinery and furniture manufacturing
Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building skills
Apprentice carpenter: combine paid work with further training
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2): earn while you train on a live construction site.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification experienced carpenters need to progress to senior roles.
