Free Level 2 Carpenters and Joiners Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus on a part-time daytime basis, so you can fit study around other commitments. This carpenters and joiners qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the trade, from using tools and materials to understanding construction processes. The course takes one year to complete. It's a solid foundation if you're working toward a career as a carpenter.
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 use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll work with timber and other construction materials.
You'll apply carpentry and joinery techniques used on site and in workshops.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to the construction industry.
You'll understand the properties of materials and how to select the right ones for a job.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus, combining practical hands-on work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your skills and understanding across the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each area of the Diploma over the course of the year.
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 site fitting timber frames, floors, and roofs.
Joiner: craft and fit doors, windows, and staircases in a workshop setting.
Shopfitter: install interiors for retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter: carry out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Construction labourer (carpentry focus): support carpentry work on building sites.
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 greater responsibility on site.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Joinery: takes you further in workshop-based joinery and opens doors to more specialist roles.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
