Carpentry & Joinery
We are one of the first college’s to offer the new T level in Onsite Construction – carpentry and joinery. Find out more about T levels.
Our carpentry/joinery courses are taught at levels 1, 2 and 3. This means that you can study with us whether you want to gain some basic carpentry skills or want to build on your existing knowledge and learn more advanced practical and theoretical aspects of carpentry and joinery. We teach basic skills in carpentry and joinery (such as health, safety and welfare in construction, basic hand tool skills) to constructing roofing models and complex bench joinery.
Learners often progress up through our courses before entering the workforce with their level 3 qualification. It is also possible to progress to level 4 or 5 (university level) Higher National Certificate/Diploma in building engineering services or construction.
Our carpentry/joinery courses are suitable for both school leavers as well as adult learners that have some experience in the industry already. The appropriate level for you will be decided based on your prior qualifications, work experience and age. Many learners stay with us for two or more years to develop their skills to the required level for employment. If you are aged 16 to 18 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will continue to be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work as a site carpenter or bench joiner.
Work experience will form an essential part of your course. You will be required to purchase personal protective equipment, a toolkit, technical drawing equipment and stationery. Site visits and trips to trade shows form part of the vocational enrichment of the course. All courses involve a mixture of practical and theoretical assessment. You will pass the course by demonstrating your skills both in exams as well as in your practical work.
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Read MoreCourse Code: C7262
Carpentry and joinery: Your T level in carpentry and joinery will allow you to carve a deeply satisfying career path that is a mix of hands-on crafting and brain-teaser problem-solving.
Course Code: C7332
Enter the world of carpentry after this one-year practical transition course. You gather the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to start your career as a woodworker on any construction site. As well as valuable work experience, you have the space to retake your GCSEs or build your functional English and maths skills.
Course Code: C6287
Take the next steps into a career in construction with a course that covers various areas of the industry. From brickwork to painting, you will develop a wide skill set which can lead you to other construction courses. This is just the start of your pathway and our expert teaching staff will support you.
Course Code: C0335
Interested in a career as a site carpenter in the construction sector? This course is an ideal start. You will learn about the industry, including the principles of constructing buildings, specialising in site carpentry.