Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Northampton – Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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.
Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Northampton. Classes run full-time at Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus. The course takes one year and covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in carpentry and joinery. Fees may apply, though loans and fee reductions may be available depending on your circumstances. Contact the college to confirm your costs. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English and maths, to join. This City and Guilds level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification gives you a solid foundation for further training.
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 develop practical skills in using hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll learn how to measure, mark out, and cut timber accurately.
You'll practise jointing and fixing techniques used in carpentry and joinery work.
You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based materials.
You'll learn how to work safely on site and follow health and safety requirements.
You'll explore the different roles and trades within the construction industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written assignments and tests. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end. Classroom-based learning at Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus means you'll have access to workshop facilities and direct support from tutors.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus 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 produce doors, frames, and fittings.
Construction operative. General building and site support work.
Maintenance worker. Basic repairs and fitting tasks in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery production.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and to work independently on site.
