Free Level 2 Carpenters and Joiners Course in Crawley. Evening classes run at Crawley College, two days a week, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course is designed to build the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the construction industry as a carpenter or joiner. It typically takes one year to complete part-time. The provider recommends having a Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery qualification before joining this evening course.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of carpentry and joinery materials, tools, and equipment.
You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites, following health and safety procedures.
You'll practise first and second fix carpentry techniques.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to measure, mark out, and cut timber accurately.
You'll develop skills in fitting doors, frames, floors, and other structural timber components.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and delivered in person at Crawley College over two evenings a week. You'll learn through a combination of practical workshop sessions and taught theory. Assessment is through practical tasks and knowledge-based assignments that reflect real carpentry and joinery work. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpenter working on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner. Workshop-based joiner making doors, frames, and staircases.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or commercial properties.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Construction labourer (carpentry). Entry-level site work supporting carpentry teams.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bench Joinery. Focuses on workshop-based joinery for those specialising in that trade.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combines on-the-job training with further study toward full trade qualification.
