16-18 Courses, 16-18: Vocational

Carpentry and Joinery (Level 1)

Course Overview

Entry requirements

Grade 2 English Language GCSE or E3 Functional Skill English, Grade 2 Maths GCSE or E3 Functional Skill Maths

Course information

This is a one-year full time course and it is designed for students with little or no previous experience or knowledge about carpentry or joinery, although in some cases you may have already completed a City and Guilds multi-trade course.

The aim of the course is to develop the basic employment skills, practical skills and knowledge required in order to become a competent and employable carpenter.

If you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in English, you will study an additional English course. There are two online examinations that must be completed by students with practical assessments completed within a portfolio. 

Key topics

  • Principles of building (examination)
  • Health and safety information (examination)
  • Maintain and use hand tools
  • Maintain and use portable power tools
  • Produce woodwork joints

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What Can This Course Lead To

On successful completion of the Level 1 course you will progress onto either the Level 2 Site Carpentry or Level 2 Bench Joinery course. Alternatively you may wish to undertake an Apprenticeship programme.

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