Carpentry & Joinery

This career-led course will provide you with the foundation understanding, knowledge and skills required to progress to Level 2 and start your journey to become a skilled carpenter. You will learn, develop and practise the skills required for working in site carpentry or joinery.

On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:

• The main subject qualification
• Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. 
• English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
• Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

The Carpentry & Joinery qualification

• 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
• Health, safety and welfare in construction

If you successfully complete the first year of study you will gain a Level 1 Diploma qualification. In order to progress to Level 2 you will need to pass Level 1.

Trips, visits and activities

As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included:

• Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week
• Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals
• Opportunity to meet representatives from universities

Our carpentry and joinery workshops provide a fantastic learning environment for you to learn in. They are equipped with industry standard equipment so you can learn the practical skills required for employment.

70% coursework / practical

30% exam

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (including English and maths)

You will need to attend a College interview. Find out more about How to Apply

If you will be aged 19 before the start of the course, you will be liable to pay a fee. Please contact us for more information.