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Do you want to become a qualified site carpenter?
If you don't want to sit at a desk, love to work with your hands, want to build things for a living, and feel proud of your work, a carpentry career could be for you.
You could start as a construction apprentice and earn while you learn.
With the right experience, you could one day become your own boss or start your own construction business.
This course gives you real experience and skills that local carpentry employers look for.
Why should you study this course?
You don't need any experience with woodwork or carpentry to start this course.
It's open to anyone who wants to learn more about site carpentry.
Some learners hold a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
But this isn't essential.
After you apply, our tutors will invite you to an interview.
Don't worry, it's not a test.
The interview is a chance to see if the course is right for you.
If the course isnt the right fit, our tutors recommend Entry
Level Construction Skills.
At Bath College, our tutors will help you find a course to
match your skills.
Carpentry at Bath College is practical.
You won't sit at a desk all day.
Instead, you will practice construction skills in our modern carpentry workshop to get a feel for the real job.
And this way, you won't feel out of place when you first step on site.
Don't worry if you've never used tools or worked with wood. This course teaches you how.
Every day, you will practice techniques, build new projects, stand back, and look at something youre proud to show others.
You will complete seven practical assessments to prove your skills through carpentry, not essays.
Carpentry is a skill the country always needs.
After this course, you can study Level 3 Carpentry and specialise in woodwork.
Or, if you want to earn while you learn, you could get an apprenticeship with a local construction employer.
With experience, you could become your own boss, with your own van, tools, and clients.
You could even start your own carpentry or construction business.
Carpentry is always in demand across the construction industry.
You may need to buy safety boots and health and safety wear (PPE) before the course starts.
If you need help with PPE costs, travel fees to and from college, or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.
Money shouldn't get in the way of your carpentry career.
The Somer Valley Campus in Radstock also offers the following support facilities:
If you have a problem during your time at the college, our Welfare team can help you with:
Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat with a friendly Welfare officer.