• Course Type
    16-19 Courses
  • Course Code
    CJ101
  • Campus
    Wirral Waters
  • Start Date
    8th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 1
  • Duration
    1 year

Welcome to the Aspiring Professionals — Carpentry & Joinery programme at Wirral Met. This course is designed to equip you with the core skills and knowledge needed to begin a rewarding career in woodwork and site carpentry.

As well as learning hands-on techniques in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials, you'll build your confidence, teamwork, and communication skills to help you thrive in the workplace.

You'll focus on carpentry-specific training while preparing for progression onto a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.

  • Course Details

    You'll develop your carpentry skills alongside improving your Maths, English, and digital abilities ? all essential for your future career. Guided by experienced tutors, you'll receive tailored support, constructive feedback, and industry insights. Through tutorials, guest speakers, and hands-on work experience, you'll build your confidence, strengthen your communication, and prepare for interviews and employment in the Carpentry and Joinery trade.

    You will study:

    • Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
    • Knowledge of construction technology
    • Knowledge of technical information, quantities and communication with others
    • Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools
    • Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
    • Produce woodworking joint
  • Entry Guidelines

    • There are no formal entry qualifications required to study at this level.
    • Basic levels of literacy and numeracy are expected.

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Timetable

    3 days per week incorporating maths, English, work experience and tutorial.

  • Equipment Required

    For this course, you will be required to have

    • Work boots
    • Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
    • A pen and paper