Free Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above to enrol. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the core skills carpenters use on site and in workshop settings, from cutting and shaping timber to fitting doors, frames, and floor coverings.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
You'll cut, shape, and join timber to specification.
You'll install door frames, doors, and window frames.
You'll fit skirting boards, architraves, and other first-fix joinery.
You'll lay floor coverings and carry out second-fix carpentry tasks.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory at Newcastle College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills to set standards, alongside written assignments and tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to show what you can do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter in construction or fit-out
Joiner: workshop-based joinery, manufacturing doors, stairs, and frames
Site carpenter: first and second fix on residential and commercial builds
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management
Self-employed tradesperson: running your own carpentry business
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery: the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine work and study to gain on-the-job experience alongside a recognised qualification.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach or train others in the trade.
