Free Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Swindon. Classes run at New College Swindon North Star Campus, full-time during the day. This carpentry and joinery course runs for one year and covers the core skills carpenters use on the job, from working with timber to installing doors, windows, and frames. It's a solid level 2 carpentry and joinery qualification that gives you the practical grounding employers look for. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll learn how to use hand tools and portable power tools safely.
You'll practise first and second fix carpentry techniques, including fitting doors, frames, and skirting.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry and construction sites.
You'll learn how to select and use the right materials for different carpentry tasks.
You'll build knowledge of joinery processes, including making and assembling timber components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate your carpentry skills directly, with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry and joinery work to industry standards. Your progress is tracked throughout the year rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts here, working on construction sites or fit-out projects.
Joiner: workshop-based role making doors, staircases, and timber components.
Site carpenter: first and second fix work on new-build and refurbishment sites.
Shopfitter: installing interiors in retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing, schools, or facilities.
Self-employed tradesperson: running your own carpentry and joinery business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery: the next step for carpenters wanting a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery qualifications: deepen your technical knowledge and open doors to supervisory or specialist work.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine paid work with structured training if you move into employment after this course.
