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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Shrewsbury

Cost£410.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Shrewsbury. Evening carpentry and joinery classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time over 36 weeks. That makes it possible to keep working while you study. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work, from using hand tools safely to understanding timber and basic joinery techniques. This level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and is a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career as a carpenter.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course Level 1 C&G Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery (6706-13). Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for details

What you will learn

  • You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll identify and work with different types of timber and timber-based materials.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices on site and in the workshop.
  • You'll produce basic carpentry and joinery components to a given specification.
  • You'll read and interpret simple drawings and measurements.
  • You'll understand the properties of materials used in carpentry and joinery work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at Shrewsbury College. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and knowledge-based assignments. You'll demonstrate skills hands-on and show your understanding through written or observed assessments. Evening attendance means sessions are structured to cover both theory and practical work within each class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Entry-level carpentry work in construction and fit-out.
  • Joiner. Workshop-based production of doors, frames, and staircases.
  • Construction labourer. Site work while building toward a skilled trade.
  • Maintenance operative. General repairs and carpentry tasks in facilities roles.

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 directly on this City and Guilds Level 1 foundation and move you closer to the NVQ Level 3 that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. An Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery is another route, combining paid work with structured training.

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