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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Rainham – Rainham Campus Construction Centre

Cost£810.00
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Rainham. Classes run at Rainham Campus Construction Centre, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 44 weeks. You'll work with timber, tools, and joinery techniques used on real construction projects. It's a solid foundation for anyone starting out in carpentry.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll practise cutting, shaping, and fixing timber.
  • You'll study construction drawings and how to measure accurately.
  • You'll learn about health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll develop skills in door and window fitting.
  • You'll understand the properties of different timber and materials.
  • You'll learn how to work to industry standards and tolerances.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching at Rainham Campus Construction Centre. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rainham Campus Construction Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Entry-level site work after completing Level 2 training.
  • Joiner. Workshop-based fitting and finishing roles.
  • Construction operative. General site work while building trade skills.
  • Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.

What you could study next

Level 2 Site Carpentry NVQ. The next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and qualified carpenter status. Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery. Builds directly on the skills you gain at Level 1. Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry. For experienced carpenters moving into senior or supervisory roles.

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