Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study carpentry and joinery classes covering hand tools, power tools, timber materials, and practical construction techniques.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TCARP | Course Title = Carpentry Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60080462 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll work with timber and timber-based materials.
You'll cut, shape, and fix timber components.
You'll follow technical drawings and measurements.
You'll apply health and safety practices on site.
You'll understand the properties of different wood and sheet materials.
You'll carry out basic joinery tasks including door and frame fitting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom teaching. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or online tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry and joinery tasks to a set standard. Contact Tyne Metropolitan College directly to confirm the full assessment breakdown for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer. Entry-level site work supporting qualified carpenters.
Joinery workshop assistant. Helping to produce timber components and fittings.
Construction operative. General building site work across trades.
Shopfitter's assistant. Fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance operative. Basic repairs and timber maintenance 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 skills.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
