Free Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Taunton. Evening carpentry and joinery classes run at Taunton College, so you can fit study around your working week. Over 34 weeks part-time, you'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin carpentry and joinery work. This City and Guilds level 1 carpentry and joinery qualification is a solid starting point if you're moving toward a career in construction. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the course is the right level for you.
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 how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll practise basic jointing and fixing techniques used in carpentry and joinery work.
You'll understand the properties of timber and common wood-based materials.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to construction environments.
You'll interpret basic drawings and specifications used on site and in workshops.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a workshop or classroom setting at Taunton College. You'll learn through practical, hands-on tasks alongside tutor-led instruction. Assessment is through a combination of practical skills observation and knowledge-based tasks. Your tutor will assess your work as you progress through 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's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site or in workshops.
Joinery workshop assistant: help produce doors, frames, and fitted units.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and carpentry tasks in facilities roles.
Construction site operative: entry-level site work with a pathway into the trade.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (City and Guilds): focuses on workshop-based joinery production.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English: often required for apprenticeship or further study entry.
