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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Taunton – Taunton College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration35 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 Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers the core skills of the course. You'll work with timber, learn to use hand and power tools safely, and practise basic jointing and fixing techniques. It runs over 35 weeks. These the course classes give you a practical foundation for work in the construction industry.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) at Level 1.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to use hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
  • You'll develop basic jointing and fixing techniques used in carpentry and joinery.
  • You'll follow health and safety rules on construction sites.
  • You'll handle and store timber and materials correctly.
  • You'll work from drawings and instructions to complete practical tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based activities. Your tutor will observe your work and assess your competence throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, fits and installs timber structures in buildings.
  • Joiner, makes doors, frames, and fitted furniture in a workshop.
  • Construction labourer, supports trades on site while building skills.
  • Shopfitter, installs interiors in retail and commercial spaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, the next step toward skilled carpenter work on site.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery, for those who want to specialise in workshop joinery.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations, a work-based route that counts toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
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