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Carpentry and Joinery | City & Guilds Diploma Level 1

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

p Studying Carpentry and Joinery at Brighton MET is fun exciting and will leave you with the skills confidence and underpinning knowledge to progress on to one of our Level 2 courses. This vocational course is will give you an understanding of construction in a wider context as well as introducing the basics of carpentry. /p p You will learn key practical skills in producing woodworking joints maintaining and using hand tools and preparing and using portable power tools. Our newly built construction centre provides industry standard facilities where you can learn the vital skills that employers are looking for in the construction industry. /p p Our industry expert tutors will help you achieve the confidence and knowledge to succeed

What you need to get on

p To start at Level 1 you should have at least at least two GCSEs at grade 2 or above in both maths and English. If you do not have these grades you may be able to start on one of our other construction courses. Contact us if you are unsure which Level to apply for. /p p There are only 60 places on this course due to health and safety restrictions so please be aware that an offer at interview is not a guarantee of a place on your first choice course. /p p /p

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Brighton MET East Campus

    Brighton Metropolitan College, East Campus Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Brighton

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