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VOC Level 1

Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery

  • Campus

    Newark Campus and Lincoln Campus

  • Start Date

    September 2026

  • Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

This course runs throughout the day at Lincoln and Newark and you will train and qualify at Level 1. If you want to be a Carpenter or Joiner and wish to progress onto our skilled talent Level 2 Site and Bench Programmes then this course is for you.

This course includes practical and theoretical elements of Carpentry and Joinery, providing you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress with topics at an appropriate level to begin. This course will also offer you support, preparing you for the construction industry

Generally, you will have gained a good level of wood working tools and the ability to interpret and produce technical drawings.

During the course, you’ll study:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

  • Principles of Building Construction

  • Information and Communication

  • Maintain and Use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools

  • Prepare and Use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools

  • Producing Woodworking Joints

Entry requirements

Overall grade profile of Grade 4 minimum between Maths and English. For example, Grade 1 in English and Grade 3 in Maths will be accepted, or a Grade 2 in both English and Maths.

Satisfactory school reference should be available upon request. 

Assessment & Progression

Assessment: You will be assessed on practical and theory elements, through product creation, written and online tests.

Progression: This is an ideal starting course for those entering the building trade, and specifically for Carpentry and Joinery.

What You Will Need To Bring

You’ll need appropriate workwear, protective footwear, safety glasses and ear defenders. You’ll also need general stationery and access to the internet for the theory aspects.

Course Fees

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]

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