Course Overview

The Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery is an introductory qualification designed for learners who want to develop the basic skills and knowledge required to begin a career in the construction and woodworking industries.

The course combines practical workshop training with classroom-based theoretical learning, enabling learners to understand both the techniques used in carpentry and the principles that underpin safe and effective construction work.

For this course learners will need stationery, steel toe capped safety boots, a tape measure and a scale rule

Entry requirements

Minimum of GCSE grade 2 in English language and mathematics.

Course Modules

- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
- Carrying Out First Fix Flooring and Roofing
- Carrying Out First Fix Frames, Partitions and Stairs
- Carrying Out Second Fixing Operations
- Carrying Out Carpentry Maintenance

How will I be assessed?

Learners are assessed through:

Practical assessments in workshop settings
Written or online knowledge tests
Portfolio of evidence
Tutor observation

What can I do next

After successful completion, learners can progress to Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, construction apprenticeships, specialist woodworking qualifications or Entry-level roles in construction.