Free Level 2 Carpenters and Joiners Course in Folkestone. Classes run at Folkestone College, part-time during the day. This free carpenters and joiners course for adults runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to build skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover health and safety in construction, hand and power tool skills, joinery operations, and how to set up and operate cutting and shaping machinery. Practical workshop sessions form the core of your learning. This NOCN level 2 carpenters and joiners qualification leads to the Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Carpenters and Joiners Diploma with certificate.
Who this course is for
Begin your career in the Construction industry and get a trade under your belt.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices in the construction industry.
You'll develop hand tool skills, including preparation and maintenance.
You'll practise joinery operations used in bench and architectural joinery.
You'll set up and operate cutting and shaping machinery safely.
You'll build a portfolio of practical work to demonstrate your skills.
You'll gain experience working on practical projects in a workshop setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in the college workshops. Assessment is through a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work, and online tests. Classes are classroom and workshop based, running part-time during the day.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to wear workshop PPE, including steel toe cap boots. Folkestone College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter, how to become a carpenter working on construction sites and fit-outs.
Bench joiner, making doors, windows, and fitted furniture in a workshop.
Site joiner, installing joinery components on residential and commercial builds.
Shopfitter, fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance carpenter, carrying out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step for carpenters wanting a skilled-worker CSCS card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across a range of wood trades.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with further study while earning a wage.
