Free Level 2 Carpenters and Joiners Course in Gravesend. Classes run at North Kent College Gravesend, full-time during the day. Over the course of a year, you'll cover both practical skills and the theory behind them. That includes working safely, first and second fixing, structural carcassing, maintenance, and operating a circular saw. You'll also learn how to calculate quantities, communicate on site, and understand construction technology. The course includes an industry placement, giving you time in a real work setting.
Who this course is for
Whilst at college there is a mixture of practical and theory lessons. Students will learn how to carry out work safely, relay information, calculate quantities, communicate with others and about building methods and construction technology used. They will learn how to carry out first fixing, second fixing, erect structural carcassing, carry out maintenance and how to set up and operate a circular saw.
This course includes the opportunity to take part in an industry placement in a sector relevant to your qualification and study programme. The placement will take place 1 or 2 days per week on the days when you are not in college studying. Industry placements are designed to give you the skills to start work at the end of your studies, progress into an apprenticeship
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out first and second fixing work
You'll learn how to erect structural carcassing
You'll learn how to set up and operate a circular saw safely
You'll learn how to calculate quantities of materials
You'll learn how to carry out maintenance tasks
You'll learn about building methods and construction technology
You'll learn how to communicate and relay information on site
You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety requirements
How you will learn
Learning is split between practical sessions and theory lessons in the classroom. You'll develop hands-on skills alongside the knowledge that underpins them. The course also includes an industry placement in a construction-related setting, where you'll apply what you've learned in a working environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Gravesend will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: fitting, fixing, and finishing timber work on site
Joiner: making and installing doors, windows, staircases, and frames
Site carpenter: working on new builds and refurbishment projects
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or commercial buildings
Shopfitter: installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces
Construction operative: entry-level site roles while building further skills
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card, opening up more site roles and higher pay.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Joinery: if you want to specialise in workshop joinery and bespoke timber work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: earn while you learn and work toward a recognised trade qualification on the job.
