Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery

On this programme, you will learn how to prepare timber, operate a range of hand and power tools, and join pieces of wood together using techniques used by professional joiners every day. You will develop the fundamentals of the trade, including measuring, marking out, cutting, and assembling timber with accuracy, as well as maintaining your tools and understanding how a workshop or site operates.

You will gain plenty of hands-on experience in the workshop, working on real projects to build your confidence and practical skills, alongside theory lessons covering other trades, health, and safety. Throughout the programme, you will also develop transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, precision, and attention to detail – essential for progressing to higher-level construction courses, apprenticeships, or entry-level roles in the industry.

You will be supported by experienced tutors who are committed to helping you grow your skills, build your confidence, and achieve your career goals.

Course Highlights:

• Hands-on joinery skills – You’ll gain practical experience using tools, materials, and equipment, learning to measure, cut, assemble, and finish timber while building your confidence and competence.
• Expert tutors – Your learning is guided by tutors with real on-site experience, giving you relevant advice, industry insights, and practical tips drawn from their professional work.
• Practical-focused learning – You’ll combine classroom theory with extensive workshop sessions, allowing you to apply what you learn immediately through hands-on projects.

Course Units:

• Health and Safety

• Hand tools

• Power tools

• Timber technology

• Principles of building construction, information and communication

Completing this course gives you the opportunity to progress to further level study in either Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery. You could advance into a site based environment, building the skills and experience needed to work on real construction projects, or specialise in bench joinery, learning to create high quality manufactured pieces and preparing for a career in the joinery industry.