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Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll develop hands-on site carpentry skills: first fix flooring, roofing, frames, partitions and stairs, second fix operations, carpentry maintenance, and circular saw use. Entry requires grades 3 and 4. This free carpentry and joinery course for adults and school leavers covers the practical skills employers look for in a carpenter.

Who this course is for

It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry. It covers the following skills: • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing • Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs • Carry out second fixing operations • Carry out carpentry maintenance • Set up and operate a circular saw

Entry requirements

Grades 3 and 4

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out first fix flooring and roofing work.
  • You'll construct first fix frames, partitions, and stairs.
  • You'll complete second fix carpentry operations.
  • You'll carry out carpentry maintenance tasks.
  • You'll set up and operate a circular saw safely.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on training at Doncaster College. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations that reflect real site carpentry work. You'll be assessed on each area of the course as you progress through it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter in new-build or refurbishment work
  • Site Carpenter: first and second fix work on construction sites
  • Joiner: workshop-based joinery and fitted furniture
  • Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and upkeep in commercial or residential properties
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 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 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery: deepens technical knowledge and prepares you for supervisory or specialist work.
  • Carpentry Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you learn and gain on-site experience alongside your qualification.
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