Carpentry and Joinery Level 1

Units and Structure

General Core Units

Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction – Underpinning theoretical knowledge based around the Construction Industry.

Principle of Building Construction Information and Communication – Underpinning theoretical knowledge based on the collation of technical information, the vast amounts of quantities and the importance of communicating with others in the Construction Industry.

The structure, roles, responsibilities, terms, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry.

Occupational specific Units

Produce Woodworking Joints – Underpinning theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the production of drawing rods, cutting list and bench woodworking joints using hand tools.

Maintain and Use Carpentry & Joinery Hand Tools – Underpinning theoretical and practical knowledge regarding how to sharpen, clean, store and use Carpentry & Joinery hand tools.

Prepare and Use Carpentry & Joinery Portable Power Tools – Underpinning theoretical and practical knowledge regarding how to check health and safety before use, use power tools and store power tools

This course also includes tutorials, Functional Skills/GCSE’s which includes English and Maths and Personal and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

• All applicants are required to undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment in Maths and English and achieve  level 1 scores prior to an interview, although the tutor may offer a place if achieve a level 1 and an entry 3.
• It is also important that you have an interest in this dynamic industry, that you have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the sector, a willingness to explore new ideas and the ability to communicate your ideas.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

Tutors and Student Support

Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

• Step outside the classroom  and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
• With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
• A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
• Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
• Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
• Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.