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Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in working with wood. Level 1 introduces the learner to carpentry and joinery skills. It allows students to learn, develop and practise their practical ability and construction knowledge with a mixture of theory and practical sessions which develops the learner at their own pace. This course covers the following skills and Knowledge: The principles of construction building including Information and communication with in the industry, producing basic woodworking joints, safely using various hand and power tools and Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction. This is assessed through producing several pieces of practical work to industrial standards that will demonstrate your ability and allow you to progress, and end of unit knowledge exams of which there are two which must be sat online in our specialist exam testing centre. Carpentry & Joinery is an exciting and challenging career. The course will combine core skills such as communication, organisation, planning as well as practical skills. The course will give you the knowledge and skills to progress into a higher qualifications and various pathways within the industry.

What you need to get on

Learners must have: * GCSE grade 9 - 2 in English and Maths. * Successful interview with a Carpentry & Joinery tutor * A genuine interest in the working with wood and developing your skills and knowledge * Good communication skills * A hardworking approach towards the study and the industry

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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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