Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

Course overview

This course will provide you with a good introduction to Carpentry and Joinery and you will also learn about general construction skills. You will develop practical skills in this trade. You will learn about basic issues relating to construction including working safely, handling & storing resources, your responsibilities at work, communication skills and your will develop your personal effectiveness skills to enable you to progress to further training or employment. During the practical part of the course, you will begin by making a wooden frame using four different types of joints. You will then progress on to making a chopping board and a saw stool before making the test piece - a window frame with an internal sill.

What else do I need to know?

This course is taught over the course of an academic year on two evenings per week. You will spend one evening developing your practical skills by completing a range of practical projects in our workshops. And, on the other evening will be classroom-based and computer-based learning to develop your understanding of the tools, materials and technologies used in your trade. You will be expected to complete work outside your main classes.
For the practical evening on this course, you will be required to wear the following:
- Work trousers
- Toe-capped safety boots
- High vis
- Safety glasses
All of these items can be purchased at Screw Fix, similar stores or online. Please contact the Admin Office on 01785 275535 for more details.