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Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run full-time at Tameside College, five days a week during the day. The course covers practical woodwork skills and the theory behind safe, professional site carpentry. You'll work through units including health and safety in construction environments, working practices, and a range of hands-on woodwork tasks used on construction sites and domestic projects. The course runs for one year. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above and a Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery qualification. You'll also be interviewed before starting.

Who this course is for

This full-time course provides learners with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to work as an architectural joiner. Learners will gain expertise in the design, manufacture, and installation of timber components used in buildings such as doors, windows, staircases, and frames.

Units covered include:

  • Health and safety in a construction environment
  • Principles of welfare, health and safety in construction environments
  • Principles of working in the construction industry
  • Timber technology
  • Planning and preparation for setting out and marking out architectural joinery
  • Use of woodworking machinery
  • Architectural joinery component production
  • Assembly and finishing of architectural joinery products

Training combines classroom theory, simulated workshop activities, and hands-on joinery tasks aligned to occupational standards.

Entry requirements

  • 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above
  • Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery qualification
  • A clear interest in wood occupations and manufacturing environments.
  • You will attend an interview to assess your enthusiasm and suitability for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety standards in construction environments
  • You'll carry out a range of practical woodwork tasks used on construction sites
  • You'll work on domestic carpentry projects, developing hands-on technique
  • You'll understand the working practices of the construction industry
  • You'll follow welfare and safety protocols relevant to site work
  • You'll develop the theoretical knowledge that underpins site carpentry

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom study. Assessment covers both your hands-on woodwork skills and your understanding of construction theory and safety principles. You'll be assessed on the units you complete throughout the year, including practical tasks and written or knowledge-based elements tied to each unit.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Site and domestic carpentry work once qualified.
  • Joiner. Workshop-based joinery, fitting doors, frames, and staircases.
  • Construction operative. General construction work alongside specialist trades.
  • Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Wood Occupations. Deepens technical knowledge and opens doors to supervisory or specialist work.
  • Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combines paid work with structured training toward full trade status.
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