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Carpentry & Joinery

Level 1 Extended Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

01/09/2027

Entry requirements

You will need to have achieved a minimum grade three in Maths & English.

Teaching staff

Yo will be taught by qualified carpenters & joiners who have spent many years working in the construction industry before moving into the education sector.

Course Code

FLTCYA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

National Open College Network

Assessment

You will be assed by qualified carpentry assessors for your practical & theory work. You will also be required to pass one nationally set on-line multiple choice Health & Safety exam under strict exam conditions.

Career options

On successful completion of your study programme you will be able to apply for either L2 Site carpentry, L2 Bench joinery or progress into an alternative construction area of the college.

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?

Level 1 Course Content During this programme, you will learn: Safe Use of Tools How to correctly and safely use a range of carpentry tools and equipment. Reading Drawings & Setting Out Understand technical drawings and learn how to set out work accurately. Constructing Carpentry Joints Practice creating a variety of joints used in carpentry and joinery. Construction Safety Gain essential knowledge of health and safety regulations within the construction industry.

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

You will be assed by qualified carpentry assessors for your practical & theory work. You will also be required to pass one nationally set on-line multiple choice Health & Safety exam under strict exam conditions.