Carpentry and Joinery Level 1

If you’re practical, enjoy working with your hands, and are interested in construction, then a career in carpentry and joinery could be the perfect fit. This course is designed to help you build the foundational skills needed to thrive in the construction industry, from working with timber to understanding the principles of structural frameworks.

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.

Whether you’re aiming to work on-site fitting doors, floors and windows or want to specialise in bespoke joinery for kitchens and staircases, this course will put you on the right track.

There is a growing demand for skilled tradespeople across the UK, and carpenters are highly sought-after for both new builds and renovations. This hands-on course is a great first step into an industry where no two days are the same, and the opportunities for development and progression are wide open.

Industry-standard workshops: Learn in purpose-built workshops with professional-grade tools and materials that replicate real-world site conditions

Get stuck into practical work: Develop real carpentry and joinery skills through practical projects and briefs

Expert tutors with industry backgrounds: Learn from professionals who’ve worked in the trade and can share first-hand insights and advice

Level 1 – 3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above

After completing this course, you could:

Apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery – gain hands-on experience while earning a wage, working with local employers or national construction firms

Full time employment – start your career as a: site carpenter, bench joiner, shopfitter, maintenance operative

Self-employment – many qualified carpenters go on to run their own businesses, offering survives for domestic commercial and bespoke projects

Higher education – with the right qualifications you can progress on to HNC Civil Engineering, HNC Construction Management for England – Construction Design & Build Technician (HTQ) and HNC Construction Management for England – Construction Site Supervisor (HTQ)