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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Lancaster – Lancaster & Morecambe College

CostStudents will be expected to pay £50.00 prior to the start of the course. This includes stationery which will be required for the course and your CSCS test and card. Students will need to provide steel toe cap boots and overalls on the first day of term
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year.

You'll cover safe working practices, construction technology, and woodworking joints. You'll also learn to use hand tools and power tools correctly. Students aged 16 to 18 years old will study Functional Skills or GCSE English and maths alongside the course, where needed. You'll need three GCSEs at grade G or above, including grade F or above in English and maths.

You'll finish with a NOCN Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and adult learners the course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade G/1 or higher PLUS grade F/2 or higher in Maths and English Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise safe working practices on site and in the workshop.
  • You'll study construction technology and how buildings are put together.
  • You'll learn to make and identify woodworking joints.
  • You'll maintain and use hand tools correctly.
  • You'll prepare and use power tools safely.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to the construction industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities at Lancaster and Morecambe College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. You'll receive tutorial support throughout the year to help you stay on track.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to pay a £50 fee before the course starts. This covers stationery and your CSCS test and card. On your first day, bring steel toe cap boots and overalls. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, works on timber frames, fixtures, and fittings on site.
  • Joiner, crafts and fits wooden components in workshops or on site.
  • Construction labourer, supports skilled trades on building projects.
  • Maintenance operative, carries out basic repairs and joinery tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery, the natural next step after this course and a stronger foundation for site work.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery, needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card and more senior site roles.
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