Woodwork & Construction

This course will cover a wide variety of  construction techniques including woodwork, lathe work, joinery, using hand tools,  plasma cutting, welding and metalwork. 

Locations and Dates and times

East Staffordshire

• 8 January 2026 to 16 April 2026, Thursdays, 10.15am to 3.15pm

Chapel on the Hill
Somersal Herbert
DE6 5HS

There is currently a waiting list for this course. Please contact Julie on 07892828174. 

Who is the course aimed at?

Aimed at those who wish to develop a deeper understanding of woodwork and construction this course will cover a wide variety of skills and techniques that are used in woodwork or the construction of other items using a range of materials. This course provides opportunity for learners to make a range of items, some of which will contribute to local venues such as Sudbury Hall or charitable community events. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills to not only make products but also consider opportunities to sell their own goods via a range of channels. Wider Skills such as maths, English and digital will also be developed using a range of strategies such as shared reading. There will also be an opportunity to take part in industry visits to learn about how other partners make and sell items.

Entry requirements

Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to support their wellbeing, are experiencing or recovering from mental ill health or people who are unemployed and would like to re-engage with learning. Learners need to be able to set and monitor their own learning goals and objectives and complete an enrolment form and course documentation unaided. 

Course Content

You will learn a wide variety of construction techniques including woodwork, lathe work, joinery, using hand tools, plasma cutting and welding. 

Learning Methods

Practical tasks, discussion, shared reading and individual learning plans that track personal development and progress.

Learner Support

Learners will have an initial assessment via a phone call or face to face meeting as an introduction to the course and to establish needs.

Course Assessments

Informal assessment which involves 1 to 1 discussions and completion of individual learner records. 

Course Materials

All course materials are provided free of charge.

What can learners do next/progress onto?

Learners can progress onto further learning, volunteering or employment. 

Are there any fees?

There are no fees for this course

Who delivers this course?

Growing Rural Enterprise Ltd

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Enrolment is by referral only.  Please contact Community Learning for more details.