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Carpentry and Joinery

Sheffield College

Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 1
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 01 September 2025
City Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Carpentry and joinery are at the heart of the construction industry. From fitting doors to building furniture, you’ll gain hands-on skills that are always in demand. Train with expert tutors and industry-standard tools to start a career that’s practical, creative and full of opportunities.

Course Details

Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Level 1

The Level 1 Joinery programme is designed to prepare people to enter the construction industry as joiners and carpenters. This programme will give you a thorough grounding in the practical aspects of joinery, enabling you the opportunity to progress to a Trade Diploma upon successful completion.


How will it be delivered and assessed?

Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Level 1

Coursework

Exams

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to include English Language and Maths

Please note that you will be emailed a pre-admission task to complete. You must complete this to be invited in for an Information session. You will get two opportunities to complete the task

Your next steps...

After completing Level 1 or 2, you can progress to advanced courses such as a higher technical qualification (HTQ) or HNC/HND. From there, you could go on to a degree-level Apprenticeship or university study in construction, building design, or site management.

These courses also provide a direct pathway into employment as an Apprentice or trainee in the trade.

Future opportunities

A career in carpentry and joinery can take you in many directions, including:

Site carpenter

Bench joiner (specialist furniture and fittings)

Construction supervisor

Shopfitting or exhibition joiner

Heritage/restoration carpenter

Progression into site management, surveying or self-employment

Additional information


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