Free Level 2 Carpenters and Joiners Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus, part-time during the day. This carpenters and joiners qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the trade. The course runs over one year, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll practise first and second fix carpentry techniques, including fitting doors, frames, and skirting boards.
You'll understand how to work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll gain knowledge of different timber types, materials, and their uses in joinery work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities at Tresham College Corby Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your carpentry skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single exam at the end. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial construction projects.
Joiner. Craft and fit timber components in workshops or on site.
Site carpenter. First and second fix work across new-build and renovation sites.
Shopfitter. Install interiors and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep of buildings for housing or facilities teams.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry). The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Joinery. Develops advanced joinery skills for workshop and manufacturing settings.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2. Useful if you want to meet entry requirements for further technical or supervisory training.
