Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport College, full-time during the day. This two-year course gives you a solid grounding in carpentry and joinery skills. You'll work toward a City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualification, covering the practical and technical knowledge that underpins the trade. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including maths and English Language.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at Grade 2 or above (including maths and Englihs Language).
What you will learn
You'll develop core carpentry and joinery techniques used in the construction industry.
You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll practise marking out, cutting, and shaping timber to specification.
You'll study the properties of wood and other materials used in carpentry.
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to construction environments.
You'll understand how to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written assignments. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply skills to set tasks, demonstrating both technical competence and underpinning knowledge throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Entry-level site and bench carpentry work.
Joiner. Crafting and fitting timber components in workshops or on site.
Construction labourer. Supporting trades on building projects.
Maintenance operative. General repairs and upkeep in buildings.
Shop fitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial premises.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step toward skilled site work and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery skills.
Construction Apprenticeship. Combine paid work with further carpentry training on the job.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
