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Carpentry & Joinery

Level 1 Award in Construction Skills - Carpentry and Joinery

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

08/09/2027

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by teachers with a range of experience in both site carpentry and bench joinery. All tutors are qualified carpenters from industry and have a varied range of skills in relation to carpentry & joinery. The tutors are supported by technicians with relevant qualifications and industry experince.

Course Code

FLTCPA1E/1

Duration

12-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

About the course

This is a part-time evening course taken one evening per week over 12 weeks for adult learners aged 19+. It is ideal if you would like to develop basic hand tool skills and is excellent preparation the L2 Site Carpenty evening course.

Career options

On completion of the level 1 course you could progress onto the part-time Level 2 Site Carpentry course.


Many carpenters and joiners are self-employed. You could also find work with large construction companies, local authorities, shopfitting firms, or in set-building for theatre and television.


Course Content - What will I learn?

You will learn about the tools you use as a carpenter (hand/power) and how to use them, material and techniques.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.