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Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Diploma

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time£1,640

What the college says

PLEASE NOTE: This course is delivered at our Blackbird Leys Technology Campus. With its combination of practical activities and employability skills, you can start your journey towards a carpentry career in the construction industry with this Level 1 study programme. An introductory qualification in carpentry and joinery is perfect for people who want to improve their chances of working in the construction industry and have a practical nature. On this programme you will learn the attributes, values, skills and attitudes for working in the construction industry, with a specialist focus on carpentry and joinery. The course is designed to increase your employability and prepare you for progression into an apprenticeship or onto a full-time Level 2 programme. The course blends practical workshop skills and activities with underpinning knowledge that is delivered in the classroom. Our construction students also get the opportunity to showcase their skills in regional and national competitions, taking on students and apprentices from around the country. What’s more, our students get to work on employer led projects which reflect the real life challenges construction companies face every day.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you need to get on

You need to have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 2 including Maths and English language. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Oxford

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