Carpentry and Joinery Level 1

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 2-9 including English and/or Maths

For all students who have achieved Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 or above, you will be able to gain additional qualifications in Sustainability, Employability and Mental Health. This will offer essential skills and support your progression into the industry.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 1 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, as well as a GCSE in English/Maths.

• Health, safety and welfare in construction
• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
• Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
• Produce woodworking joints

• Community projects
• Trips to industry and trade shows
• Skills competitions, including World Skills UK and NCG Skills Competitions
• Links with employers 
• Progression to Apprenticeships

• Assessment is an online core unit examination
• Awarding body phase test
• Portfolio of knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be granted direct access onto the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery course.

Our students have gone into employment with:

• JC Construction
• Stackright Ltd
• York Windows
• Peter Roberts Ltd
• Promart Manufacturing
• Martin Boardman Ltd
• Liverpool John Moores University 
• Lancashire Heritage Ltd
• Hart & Co

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

*Exam and registration fees will be paid for by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.