L1 Introductory Skills in Construction - Carpentry & Joinery
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00299 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Foundation Learning |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to build a strong future? This course is your perfect first step into the construction industry, with a focus on carpentry and joinery. You'll gain the essential skills and knowledge to become a skilled Carpenter or Joiner.
What You'll Learn:
This course is designed to help you develop confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in carpentry and joinery. You'll get hands-on experience in our workshops and gain important theoretical knowledge in the classroom.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll cover:
*Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
*Working in Construction
*Environmental awareness in construction
*Access equipment in construction
*Residential dwellings in construction
*Power tools
*Carpentry hand skills
*Site carpentry skills
*Rainwater goods
*Timber work
You will have the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number. These qualifications will help support your progression to higher levels of learning.
Your Journey to Success:
Throughout your course, you'll be supported by a Progress Coach who will help you every step of the way. They'll make sure any learning support you need is in place, helping you to succeed. This course is fully supported to meet your individual needs and learning differences.
What You'll Learn:
This course is designed to help you develop confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in carpentry and joinery. You'll get hands-on experience in our workshops and gain important theoretical knowledge in the classroom.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll cover:
*Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
*Working in Construction
*Environmental awareness in construction
*Access equipment in construction
*Residential dwellings in construction
*Power tools
*Carpentry hand skills
*Site carpentry skills
*Rainwater goods
*Timber work
You will have the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number. These qualifications will help support your progression to higher levels of learning.
Your Journey to Success:
Throughout your course, you'll be supported by a Progress Coach who will help you every step of the way. They'll make sure any learning support you need is in place, helping you to succeed. This course is fully supported to meet your individual needs and learning differences.
4 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above including Maths and English Language or Welsh (1st Language).
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this L1 course from an Entry programme, you must have achieved your main qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this L1 course from an Entry programme, you must have achieved your main qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
You’ll show what you’ve learned through a variety of assessments, including:
*Practical assessments in the workshop
*Written exams
*Online multiple-choice exams
*Project work
*Discussions
*Portfolio work
*Photographic evidence
*Practical assessments in the workshop
*Written exams
*Online multiple-choice exams
*Project work
*Discussions
*Portfolio work
*Photographic evidence
Upon completion, you’ll be ready for exciting next steps! You could progress to a higher-level vocational course, join a JGW+ programme, or even find employment in the construction industry. This course opens doors to a rewarding career!
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Our Open Days
Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.
March Open Event – Bersham Road
11/03/2026
17:30
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
March Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
11/03/2026
17:30
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March Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
04/03/2026
17:30
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March Open Event – Northop
14/03/2026
10:00
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
