Construction and The Built Environment

Entry Level - Introduction to Basic Woodworking - Bird Table and Garden Bench Making

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Crewe Campus
  • EP Campus
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Short Course

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The Course

This practical course offers students an introduction to basic woodworking skills, focusing on simple projects such as creating a bird table and a garden bench. It is ideal for those with little or no experience who would like to build confidence using hand tools and working with wood. Students will learn about the safe use of tools, measuring and marking materials, and assembling simple wooden structures. The course will help develop skills in following plans, working accurately, and producing finished pieces suitable for home or garden use. Delivered in a supportive workshop environment, this course provides an excellent introduction for students interested in DIY, woodworking, or progressing to further study in a related trade.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is suitable for students aged 19+.
You can progress onto a Level 2 course in a related trade area such as Carpentry and Joinery.
£86.4

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Crewe Campus
Starts : January 13th, 2027
Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm 5 Weeks
EP Campus
Starts : January 13th, 2027
Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm 5 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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