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Carpentry & Joinery L1

Calderdale College

Calderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ

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Level 1
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Calderdale College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course is ideal for people interested in a career as a trade’s person working in the construction industry with a specific interest in Carpentry & Joinery.

Course Details

This course consists of working through a number of technical and practical units.

This is a practical and theory based course which consists of you working through a number of trade specific Carpentry & Joinery units as well as studying Maths and English if applicable.

The Carpentry & Joinery City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma will need you to complete specific units and topics. You will work towards the following units to make up the full qualification:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
  • Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
  • Produce Woodworking Joints
  • Prepare and Use Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools
  • Maintain and Use Carpentry and Joinery Power Tools

Each unit will include an externally set assessment to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the unit.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Continuous assessment throughout the course based on: Practical Observation, Portfolio of Evidence, Written Assessments and Online Exams.

Entry requirements

We want to make sure you are going to enrol on the right course so, to help us, we assess your ability and ask you to complete an aptitude assessment based on the Carpentry and Joinery industry. Through this assessment, we can also gauge your current level of Maths and English.

The main purpose of the assessment is to help us plan your development and support you in choosing the right level of study.

After the assessment, we will invite you in to speak to one of the tutors so that you have a chance to ask all the questions the you might have and to give you a clear plan of what you need to do.

After applying, you will be invited to attend an Admissions Event and tour our facilities and have all of your questions answered by one of our experts.

Your next steps...

All successful students may have the opportunity to progress onto the next Level in the same area.

Employment opportunities can include an apprenticeship in your chosen trade area.

Additional information


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