Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you don't need specific prior qualifications to apply. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers both carpentry and joinery skills, giving you a grounding in the trade before you move on to higher levels. Carpentry and joinery classes are practical and taught in facilities that reflect real working conditions.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in working with wood, using hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll learn how joiners prepare and assemble timber components in a workshop setting.
You'll understand how carpenters install and construct building elements on site.
You'll practise constructing features such as stud-work partitions and joisted floors.
You'll learn how to complete work to professional standards.
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to construction trades.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based. You'll develop skills through hands-on practical tasks in the college's carpentry facilities, alongside taught sessions covering trade knowledge. Assessment is based on practical work and knowledge tasks completed throughout the course. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpentry assistant: support skilled carpenters on residential or commercial sites.
Joinery workshop assistant: prepare and assemble timber components in a workshop.
Construction labourer (carpentry focus): entry-level site work with a trade specialism.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic woodwork repairs in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the natural next step after this course, covering more advanced on-site carpentry skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery at a higher level.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need to work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Carpentry Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3.
