Site Carpentry Level 1 Extended Certificate

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Join us for this Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery course as we give you the perfect introduction to the world of working with wood. We'll tell you more about the industry, the types of environments that carpenters work in, and show you a range of tools and skills you'll need for a career as a carpenter, Joiner, or any wood related trade.

During the course you will gain an insight into the varied environments that carpenters can work in. You will be able to learn some of the fundamental techniques that are used in the industry and practise them in our purpose built carpentry workshop. You will learn about the basic hand tools used in the trade, you will practise using power tools to cut and sand wood, and also learn how to make wood joints. English and maths is an important part of this course During this one-year course you will cover topics such as: * Health, safety and welfare in construction * Principles of building construction * Maintaining hand tools * Preparing and using power tools * Produce woodworking joints

Assessments will take place throughout the duration of the course. Practical tasks will make up 60% of the assessment, coursework will make up 10% and 30% will be made up of exams. Accuracy and completing tasks within a specified time frame will be important to the successful completion of the course. Constructive feedback from your tutor will also help you to improve and progress towards recognised industrial standards.

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

There are many exciting options following this course including work-based qualifications and Apprenticeships or progress to the Level 2 Carpentry course. With additional training you can start your career as a Carpentry apprentice, a Carpenter, a Bench joiner, a Site manager, or a Property developer