LEVEL 1 CARPENTRY & JOINERY

This course has both theory and practical parts which will prepare you for work in Carpentry and Joinery. You will learn:

-How to carry out Safe Working Practices

-Information, Quantities and Communicating with others

-Building Methods and Construction Technology

-Produce Basic Woodworking Joints

-Maintain and use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools

-Prepare and use Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools

Essential skills will also be provided to support and develop numeracy and literacy skills, along with an Introduction to Employment and an Introduction to Basic Costing.

How you will gain the qualification

Assessment is by a range of methods, which may include assignments, projects, case studies, practical exercises, question and answer papers, portfolio building.

What qualifications you need

Applicants are required to have 4 GCSEs at grade E or above or successfully completed the Skills for Construction course or equivalent qualification or experience. You will be required to attend an interview with the Course Tutor.

Candidates will need to provide suitable clothing and safety foorwear for practical workshop sessions. Stationery equipment and materials will also be required.

Where to next

Learners can go on to progress on to Level 2 Bench Joinery, Level 2 Site Carpentry, Level 2 Construction and The Built Environment (with GCSEs) or an Apprenticeship.