Free Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at Hadlow College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover both practical and theory work: safe working practices, first and second fixing, structural carcassing, maintenance, and how to set up and operate a circular saw. The course includes an industry placement in a relevant sector. A carpentry and joinery qualification at this level is a solid foundation for working as a carpenter.
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 carry out maintenance tasks on buildings.
You'll learn how to calculate quantities of materials.
You'll learn how to communicate and relay information on site.
You'll learn about building methods and construction technology.
You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety requirements.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshops and theory lessons in the classroom. Assessment covers both hands-on tasks and written or knowledge-based work. The course also includes an industry placement in a construction-related setting, giving you experience working in the sector alongside your college study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hadlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: first and second fix work on residential and commercial sites.
Joiner: workshop-based manufacture of doors, frames, and staircases.
Site carpenter: structural and finishing carpentry on construction projects.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
Shop fitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, and the next step if you want to work at a higher level on site.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Joinery: focuses on workshop-based joinery at a more advanced level.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): earn while you learn, applying your skills in a real workplace.
