Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery - Entry Level

Start dates and fees

Start date(s)

• Please refer to the table below.

Time

• 5.00-8.00pm (Monday and Tuesday)

Cost

• FREE
  • Aged 19 or over (on August 31 2024) and living in eligible postcodes 
  • Earning below £25,000
  • Unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits
  • Employed and in receipt of qualifying benefits but take-home pay (disregarding benefits) is less than £892 a month (sole adult) or £1,437 a month (joint benefit)
  • Economically inactive (learners who are not working and in receipt of benefits).
• £75* - if you do not fall into the above criteria.

*Cost for new learners only. Returning learners would be required to pay the full course fee of £150.

^E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.

What will I study?

You will:

• Carry out carpentry and joinery activities
• Use hand held planes and chisels
• Produce basic woodworking joints and frames.

Entry requirements

• This course is only available to learners aged 19+.
• No previous experience or skills are required.

How long is the course?

4 weeks.

Location

• Construction Centre

How will I be assessed?

Practical assessment.

What does the course lead to?

Completing this course could lead to working in a junior role in carpentry and joinery within construction or as a maintenance professional, either employed or self-employed. 

Large employers include local council maintenance departments and schools.

What can I progress onto?

• Carpentry and Joinery - Level 1

How do I apply?