Dates, times and locations
22 September to 1 December 2026, 5.30pm to 8.00pm, Tuesdays and
24 September to 3 December 2026, 5.30pm to 8.00pm, Thursdays at
Newcastle under Lyme College
Knutton Lane
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 2GB
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ and will provide an introduction to joinery, helping learners develop an understanding of basic woodworking tools, materials, techniques and health and safety practices, while gaining practical skills used in joinery and carpentry.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You will learn the basics of joinery and woodworking, including measuring and marking, preparing timber, using hand tools safely, and basic cutting and joining techniques. You will also develop an understanding of materials, workshop practices and essential health and safety procedures.
Learning Materials
We will provide the resources and tools . Please bring a pen and paper to take notes and to be able to complete the workbooks during the course.
Learning Methods
You will learn through tutor demonstrations, practical woodworking activities and hands-on tasks. You will practise measuring, marking, cutting and joining timber, using tools safely and following workshop procedures, with guidance and feedback to develop your skills and confidence.
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.
How you will be assessed
To ensure you are on track and your understanding of the course, your teacher will use verbal questions, observations and an individual learning plan to monitor your progress against the course outcomes.
What can learners progress onto
Learners can progress on to our Intermediate Joinery Course
Course Provider
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Course Fees
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to find out more and enrol
This course is referral only. Please contact the provider for further details.
Navarda Garside or Jo Petitt
Tel: 01785 223800
Email: Navarda.garside@nscg.ac.uk ; joanne.petitt@nscg.ac.uk