Level 1 Joinery

During this course you will learn a host of valuable carpentry and joinery skills including using hand tools, working from plans, preparing and installing floorboards, joists and window frames and much more.

Timber is an important part of any structure, and carpenters and joiners prepare the wooden parts of a building. Usually, a joiner will work from plans to prepare the materials; the carpenter then puts them in position. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to perfect both your joinery and carpentry skills, providing you with a sturdy foundation for future employment.

What you will learn:

• Health and safety
• Use of hand tools
• Measuring and accuracy
• Quantifying material
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Creativity
• Working from plans
• Creating and preparing floorboards, joists, window frames and more.

Work experience - There is an expectation each learner will undertake work experience, This can be arranged by the learner with the help of the college team to ensure that the placement is maintaining a safe working environment or potentially work experience may be offered through the colleges companies already providing placements for apprentices.

Trips, visits & guest speakers - As part of the study Programme, Learners will have the opportunity to visit relevant work environments and/or manufacturers to gain an understanding of the processes of the industry. Parental/guardian permission for trip is essential and will be sought at the beginning of the course to prevent delays or disappointment.

3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above.

Career Opportunities - Site joiner, Workshop joiner, Self-employed joiner OR Kitchen fitter.