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Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills – Carpentry and Joinery
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Overview
City & Guilds 6219 Level 1 Certificate, This qualification provides the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations and plumbing. These qualifications are suitable for individuals of any age wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in. No previous knowledge or experience is required.
How you’ll learn
The Certificate programme is a progression from the Award; this qualification carries more unit credits and goes deeper into the trade area. The topics within this programme include, Health & Safety, understanding the construction industry, Joinery principles, under go training to complete different types of wood working joints & frames. Trade related maths & English would be built into the delivery of this training course.
Progression
Where this course can take you
- Before you start
- This course Level 1
- Further study
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- Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Joinery At this college
- Level 2 Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Standard At this college
- Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork At this college
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At this college
Careers it can lead to
- Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
- Elementary Construction Occupations £26,300 a year
- With further study or experience Carpenters and Joiners £30,300 a year
- With further study or experience Construction and Building Trades £27,500 a year
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With further study or experience
- Glaziers, Window Fabricators and Fitters £25,500 a year
- Stonemasons and Related Trades £31,500 a year
- Bricklayers £29,100 a year
- Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters £37,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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I’m more of a hands-on learner and my course involved a lot of practical work, which was good. The tutors in Plumbing are great and really helpful. It was an opportunity presented by North Lindsey that allowed me to apply for my apprenticeship, so my course definitely helped me with my progression. I learnt a lot of skills needed to be successful in industry.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.