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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 the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge to start a career in site carpentry. You will develop your ability to carry out a range of woodwork tasks on construction sites and domestic projects, while gaining insight into the construction industrys working practices and safety standards.

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

� Structural carpentry

� First fix carpentry

� Second fix carpentry

� Circular saw

Training takes place in purpose-built workshops and classrooms, combining practical tasks, group projects, and theory lessons. The programme is designed in alignment with the Carpentry and Joinery Occupational Standard (ST0264).

Entry requirements

� 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

� Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery qualification

You will be interviewed for this course and should show an interest in practical construction work, classroom studies and a willingness to follow strict health and safety protocols.

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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