Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Epsom. Evening classes run at NESCOT, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build practical carpentry skills covering the core techniques used on construction sites. Topics typically include setting out, bench joinery, and fixing and installing carpentry components. This is a solid level 2 carpentry qualification for anyone looking to move into the trade or formalise skills they've already picked up.
Who this course is for
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and prepare for carpentry work safely.
You'll develop skills in bench joinery, including cutting and shaping timber components.
You'll practise fixing and installing first and second fix carpentry items.
You'll understand how to work to drawings, specifications, and measurements.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction and carpentry work.
You'll learn how to select and use the correct tools and materials for each task.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at NESCOT. You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and underpinning knowledge work. Assessment is through practical tasks that demonstrate your carpentry skills, alongside knowledge-based assessments covering the theory behind the work. Evening attendance means sessions are structured to cover both hands-on practice and the technical understanding employers expect at Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NESCOT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential or commercial sites.
Joiner: workshop-based cutting, shaping, and fitting of timber.
Site operative (carpentry): first and second fix work on new builds.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter: working independently on domestic projects.
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 more complex site work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach carpentry or construction skills.
Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery): specialises in joinery work at a higher level.
