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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Northampton – Moulton College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,100 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Moulton College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Loans and fee reductions may also be available depending on your circumstances. Contact Moulton College to confirm what applies to you. You'll spend a year covering the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work. The course runs over one year and suits those taking their first step toward a career as a carpenter.

Who this course is for

4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
  • You'll practise basic jointing and fixing techniques used in carpentry and joinery.
  • You'll understand the properties of timber and common building materials.
  • You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to construction environments.
  • You'll gain an introduction to setting out and installing basic carpentry components.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Moulton College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate your skills hands-on, with written or knowledge-based assessments. 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. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer. Support skilled carpenters on construction sites.
  • Joinery workshop assistant. Help produce doors, frames, and fitted furniture.
  • Maintenance operative. Carry out basic repairs and carpentry tasks in buildings.
  • Construction site operative. General site work with a carpentry focus.

What you could study next

Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery are the natural next steps. Both build on your Level 1 skills and move you closer to the NVQ Level 3 that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. A City and Guilds Level 2 carpentry and joinery qualification is what most employers look for when hiring trained carpenters.

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