At our Gravesend Campus, the Level 1 Carpentry Course provides a comprehensive blend of practical and theoretical learning, overseen by seasoned tutors within a modern workshop environment. Students undergo training in essential construction safety practices, effective information relay, quantity calculation techniques, and adept communication strategies for the construction field. These foundational skills extend to encompass diverse building methods and construction technologies.

Carpentry and joinery is a core trade within construction, especially in the house-building sector. As demand for new homes continues, so does the demand for carpentry and joinery. The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site or in a workshop creating and installing building components.The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components.

This largely practical programme is for individuals who have a genuine interest in carpentry or joinery and wish to gain employment in the industry. Progression after the programme could be onto Level 2 Carpentry, Advanced Construction Award or employment in the industry; or an Apprenticeship. During the first year of the programme students will work towards Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery. Upon successful completion, you will be able to study at Level 2.

Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeships give you the skills needed for careers in joinery, carpentry and shop fitting. Roles may be carried out on construction sites, existing domestic or commercial premises or in workshops. During this apprenticeship you may follow one of two pathways which may be decided by your employer.

Have you got a passion for carpentry and working with wood? Want to turn this passion into a full-time career? The UK construction industry is in great need of skilled new workers to support major development and regeneration projects throughout the country. By studying our Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 course, you will gain the foundation of skills and knowledge for future work within this sector. Carpenters and joiners work on creating and installing a huge variety of features such as roofs, floors, windows and staircases, supporting new constructions, refurbishments and restoration projects alike.

This Course is suitable for individuals who have completed a level 1 course in carpentry and joinery at the college, code I1AF and who are now wishing to study carpentry in more depth and to gain employment in the industry. The focus is on practical application of skills and supporting theory. Progression after the programme could be onto employment in the industry or an Apprenticeship.

Selkirk College is endorsed by Skilled Trades BC to deliver all four levels of Carpentry Apprenticeship Technical Training to registered carpentry apprentices. Each level of training consists of a full-time (30 hours per week), seven-week, on-campus program of study. Activities include classroom sessions where as an apprentice you will learn theoretical principles of carpentry, and shop sessions where knowledge is put to use in the mastery of practical skills.

This course is ideal for you if you wish to become an Advanced Site Carpenter or Advanced Architectural Joiner and you are progressing from the Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship, or have previous experience and are working in an associated supervisory role, which provides support for qualified professionals.

Nail a career in carpentry! As an apprentice carpenter, you can expect to be hands-on with every stage of the building process. Whether working as part of a team or under supervision you will use machinery and tools to create structures for components from the designs plans and specifications of architects and designers to meet the clients’ expectations.

During their time at college, students engage in a balanced curriculum comprising both practical and theoretical lessons. Practical sessions provide hands-on experience in various construction tasks, including first fixing, second fixing, and erecting structural carcassing. Additionally, students learn essential skills such as working safely, relaying information, calculating quantities, and communicating effectively with others. Theoretical lessons cover building methods and construction technology, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry.

This introductory practical course is for people interested in learning the basic principles and techniques of basic Carpentry and Joinery. The course is of particular value to anyone wishing to build their skills to undertake small DIY home projects, small home renovations/repairs, craft projects or to simply learn a range of new skills.

This course is ideal for you if you wish to become a Site Carpenter, or Architectural Joiner and are new to the construction industry, or if you are currently working in an associated role that provides assistance to qualified professionals. The apprenticeship is perfect for demonstrating your competence, because it is a measure of your ability to carry out a range of woodwork skills, to criteria that has been set by the industry. The qualification is nationally recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), which will enable you to gain the CSCS Blue Card.

The carpentry trade can be a stepping-stone to unlimited possibilities. Carpenters may advance to foreman, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or contractor. They are involved in every phase of construction and create the base buildings that most trades will follow in the construction cycle. Complete your Carpenter Apprenticeship education with Northern Lakes College and learn from field-experienced tradespeople so you are ready to hit the ground running. Start your carpenter trade certification today!

Advanced Apprentice Level 3 Units studied may include: Analysing technical information, quantities and communication with others, analysing the construction industry and built environment, applying plaster materials to produce complex internal surfaces, applying render to produce complex external surfaces, health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries and preparing and running in-situ moulds.

An Advanced Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components e.g. high quality doors, shaped linings, staircases with turns, complex wall and floor units, erecting bespoke structural carpentry (inclined roofs and joists) and erecting complex roof structures (e.g. inclined roofs with hips, valleys and dormers).