Beginners Carpentry - Intro skills in Carpentry and Joinery
On this course, you will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare you for employment as a skilled crafts person in the near future.
Dates, locations and times
Stafford
Classroom delivery.
12 January 2026 to 23 March 2026, Mondays 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Stafford College
Victoria Square
Stafford
ST16 2QR
www.nscg.ac.uk
adult.education@nscg.ac.uk
01782 254211
Jo Petitt
Who is this course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+. This part-time course aimed at adult learners will provide you with a good introduction to carpentry and joinery.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course Content
The first term will focus on learning how to create joinery work by hand. Throughout your studies, our industry-trained tutors will teach you the basics relating to construction including working safely, handling & storing resources, your responsibilities at work, communication skills and you will develop your personal effectiveness skills to enable you to progress to further training or employment.
Learning Methods
You will be taught face to face by a friendly and experienced teacher
Learner Support
Classes are small to ensure your teacher can provide you with the help and support you need to enable you to confidently access the class learning materials. Individual specific needs will be discuss at the start of the course.
Course Assessments
This course in carpentry and joinery will be delivered and assessed, using verbal and visual feedback, creating pieces of work that adhere to current regulations and standards. An individual learning plan will be used to monitor your progress against the course outcomes
Learning Materials
This course is FREE to adult learners aged 19+. Please note that there is a £30 materials charge upon enrolment.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
During the course, you and your teacher will explore progression options depending on your individual needs.
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Telephone Jo Petitt on 01782 254211
Email: adult.education@nscg.ac.uk