Carpentry and Joinery (Preparation)

L1 Level 1
Full Time
1 September 2025 — 19 June 2026
Barry Campus

About this course

This course is for learners interested in working in the construction industry, this course would help to prepare you for work in the carpentry and joinery sector of construction. This course is a perfect opportunity to develop practical skills needed by some employers in the industry, whilst giving you underpinning knowledge.

What you will study

Students need to achieve 39 credits for the diploma. Credits come from the mandatory group below:

• Health and Safety
• Principles of building, construction and communication
• Maintain and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
• Produce woodworking joints
• Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power joints

The qualification will be have a number of practical and theory based units that will be delivered in the classroom and the workshop.

Assessment methods will be practical projects and online unit tests.

Entry requirements

Students need to be under 19 years of age.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

19 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

WTEH1F01
L1

Qualification

Carpentry

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What our students say

I’ve always been a practical person and I enjoy working with my hands so the Carpentry and Joinery course felt like a good fit. I know that learning this trade will stand me in good stead for the future in terms of employment opportunities. The tutors here are amazing and the facilities are great!

Megan Millward
Carpentry and Joinery student

Career prospects & further study

£30,000

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

On completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, students will be able to progress onto a L2 construction foundation course. In some instances students might be given an opportunity to study on a carpentry progression qualification.

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ