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Award in Carpentry – Level 1 (evening)

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Carpentry

  • Is this course for you?

    “Train Up Your Carpentry Skills in Just 12 Weeks!

    Our Level 1 Carpentry course is designed to equip you with essential employment skills, hands-on expertise, and knowledge needed to kickstart your career as a proficient carpenter.

    🛠️ Get ready to meet industry demands.

    🏆 Complete both practical and theoretical components to earn your qualification.

    💼 Impress employers with great attendance, behavior, and communication skills.

    🤝 Interact with clients, work safely, and demonstrate initiative.

    🏗️ Progress through the program, honing your skills for practical assessments and knowledge tests.

    👷‍♂️ Graduate as a skilled craftsman ready for employment.

    🏭 Dive into project-based learning for hands-on skills and job-related knowledge.

    📜 Embrace industry values for success in both work and life.

    Join us on this 12-week journey to a thriving carpentry career!”

  • Required qualifications

    No qualifications are needed, just an interest in carpentry.

  • What skills will I develop?

    As a carpentry and joinery student you will develop practical skills with underpinning knowledge in a variety of topics.

    You can expect to study the following units

    • Principles of building
    • Health and Safety Information
    • Maintain and Use Hand Tools
    • Maintain and Use Portable Power tools
    • Produce woodwork joints
    • Introduction to woodworking machines and portable power tools

  • Careers

    On successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery you could be given the opportunity to progress onto the Level 2 Diploma, full time. If you gain employment within the industry you could become an apprentice, studying for an NVQ in Carpentry & Joinery. The skills you have gained on the Level 1 and at 2 Diploma will benefit you if you choose the apprenticeship route.

    • Construction Management
    • Civil Engineering
    • Site Supervision programme (CIOB)
    • Foundation Degree Historic Building Conservation
    • Heritage NVQ Level 3
    • Construction Level 4
    • Higher Level Carpentry and Joinery Course (Institute of Carpenters)

    As a South Staffordshire student you will be offered a balanced, high quality study programme to open up your options and give you the best chance of progression into further training opportunities or lasting employment.

  • English and maths

    Additional maths and English qualifications are available, just ask your tutor.

  • Other important information

    Students will need to purchase protective overalls and toe-protective footwear as well as basic stationery. Support is provided through bursary should you need this. Our friendly members of the team will be happy to help.

  • Is this course for you?

    “Train Up Your Carpentry Skills in Just 12 Weeks!

    Our Level 1 Carpentry course is designed to equip you with essential employment skills, hands-on expertise, and knowledge needed to kickstart your career as a proficient carpenter.

    🛠️ Get ready to meet industry demands.

    🏆 Complete both practical and theoretical components to earn your qualification.

    💼 Impress employers with great attendance, behavior, and communication skills.

    🤝 Interact with clients, work safely, and demonstrate initiative.

    🏗️ Progress through the program, honing your skills for practical assessments and knowledge tests.

    👷‍♂️ Graduate as a skilled craftsman ready for employment.

    🏭 Dive into project-based learning for hands-on skills and job-related knowledge.

    📜 Embrace industry values for success in both work and life.

    Join us on this 12-week journey to a thriving carpentry career!”

  • Required qualifications

    No qualifications are needed, just an interest in carpentry.

  • What skills will I develop?

    As a carpentry and joinery student you will develop practical skills with underpinning knowledge in a variety of topics.

    You can expect to study the following units

    • Principles of building
    • Health and Safety Information
    • Maintain and Use Hand Tools
    • Maintain and Use Portable Power tools
    • Produce woodwork joints
    • Introduction to woodworking machines and portable power tools

  • Careers

    On successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery you could be given the opportunity to progress onto the Level 2 Diploma, full time. If you gain employment within the industry you could become an apprentice, studying for an NVQ in Carpentry & Joinery. The skills you have gained on the Level 1 and at 2 Diploma will benefit you if you choose the apprenticeship route.

    • Construction Management
    • Civil Engineering
    • Site Supervision programme (CIOB)
    • Foundation Degree Historic Building Conservation
    • Heritage NVQ Level 3
    • Construction Level 4
    • Higher Level Carpentry and Joinery Course (Institute of Carpenters)

    As a South Staffordshire student you will be offered a balanced, high quality study programme to open up your options and give you the best chance of progression into further training opportunities or lasting employment.

  • English and maths

    Additional maths and English qualifications are available, just ask your tutor.

  • Other important information

    Students will need to purchase protective overalls and toe-protective footwear as well as basic stationery. Support is provided through bursary should you need this. Our friendly members of the team will be happy to help.

Testimonials

Ben Wood

"I just wanted to say that the Carpentry team have helped me decide that this is what I want as a career and the course has helped me toward my goal of being a Carpenter."

Ben Wood

Carpentry Student

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