Level 1 in Carpentry

About the course

This course is ideal if you enjoy practical work and want to develop the basic skills needed for a career in carpentry and joinery. It provides an introduction to the construction industry while helping you build confidence working with tools, materials and workshop equipment.

During the course, you will learn how carpentry is used within the construction sector and develop practical skills through hands-on workshop activities. You will learn how to measure, cut and assemble timber components while working safely in a construction environment.

The course combines practical workshop training with classroom learning, helping you develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities and teamwork while preparing you for further study in carpentry.

Key topics

• health and safety in construction environments
• using carpentry tools and equipment safely
• measuring, marking and cutting timber
• basic woodworking joints and fixing methods
• construction materials and their uses
• working to drawings and simple construction plans

You will

• develop practical carpentry and joinery skills
• learn how to safely use a range of hand and power tools
• measure and cut materials accurately
• build basic timber structures and components
• work individually and as part of a team on practical projects
• gain an understanding of careers in the construction sector