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Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Castleford – Castleford College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in carpentry and joinery. You'll learn how to manufacture and install structural and non-structural timber products and components. It takes around one year to complete.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. All applicants complete a BKSB assessment before starting. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations.

Who this course is for

This qualification aligns to the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the ST0264 Carpentry and Joinery Occupational Standard. It is for those individuals who are looking to work in the construction industry, specifically as a craftsperson in carpentry and joinery. Carpenters and joiners have the skills and knowledge to manufacture and install structural and non structural timber products and components. You will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when working as a carpenter or joiner or progressing to further learning and training in this area.

This course can either be studied at Selby College or Castleford College.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths. OR GCSE English and Maths at Grade 9-4 with Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.

All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites.
  • You'll develop skills in cutting, shaping, and joining timber.
  • You'll learn how to install structural timber components such as floors and roofs.
  • You'll develop skills in fitting non-structural items such as doors, frames, and skirting.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll understand the properties of different timber materials and when to use them.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the tools and equipment used in carpentry and joinery.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions at Castleford College. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your understanding of carpentry and joinery principles.

What you will need to bring

Castleford College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, fits and installs timber structures on construction sites.
  • Joiner, manufactures timber components in a workshop setting.
  • Bench Joiner, produces doors, windows, and staircases from a workshop.
  • Site Carpenter, works on new builds and refurbishment projects.
  • Shopfitter, installs interiors in retail and commercial spaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations, the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 3 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship, combines work and study for those already in employment.
  • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Level 4), for those moving toward a supervisory or technical role.
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