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Wood Occupations

Carpenters and joiners work on building sites or in workshops, they make, fit or repair doors, windows, staircases, floorboards, roof trusses and partitions. They use traditional woodworking tools, as well as specialised power or hand tools.

Carpenters or joiners find work in different areas such as building maintenance and repair, adding fittings and extensions in existing houses and working for building contractors, local authorities and shop fitting companies. Many carpenters are self-employed. Experienced carpenters and joiners may be able to move into construction management, or set up their own specialist firm. There may be opportunities to work abroad on contracts.

Career Paths

• Building Technician
• Carpenter / Joiner
• Construction Operative
• Kitchen Fitter
• Lecturer
• Manager
• Restoration / Conservation Work
• Self Employment
• Shop Fitter
• Site Foreman

Full Time Courses Available

Diploma Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery

Diploma Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery

Diploma Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

Gateway to Construction (Wood)

Part Time Courses Available

Advanced Construction Award Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

BTEC National Diploma Construction

Diploma Level 2 in Carpentry

For enquiries please contact The College on 01983-535210.

If you would like further information and advice on funding, please visit or contact Student Services direct: 01983 550581.