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Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Manchester – The Growth Company Education and Skills – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Manchester. Classes run at the Greater Manchester SkillCentre, Trafford Park. You'll study a full-time daytime programme covering site carpentry skills, construction industry standards, and on-site health and safety. The course runs for 34 weeks and includes hands-on work with tools, materials, and techniques used in the trade. To apply, you'll need GCSE grade 2 or above in maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 1 in both subjects.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to equip you with the essential carpentry skills needed for a variety of construction roles. You’ll gain practical experience, an understanding of industry standards, and a strong foundation in health and safety requirements for working on-site.

What is a Study Programme? A Study Programme is a course designed for 16-18 year olds who want to progress onto an apprenticeship but don’t feel quite ready. A Study Programme will help you develop essential skills, gain industry-specific knowledge, and become more employable.

Entry requirements

To apply for this qualification, you must have achieved:

GCSE grade 2 or above in maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical site carpentry skills used in hands-on construction roles.
  • You'll learn how to work safely on-site, following industry health and safety protocols.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the tools, materials, and techniques used in the carpentry trade.
  • You'll build an understanding of construction industry standards and working practices.
  • You'll learn how to interpret and apply technical information relevant to carpentry work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on training at the Greater Manchester SkillCentre. Attendance is required up to three days per week. If you haven't yet passed maths and English, you'll attend additional sessions alongside your carpentry classes. Assessment is through the NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry qualification framework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Greater Manchester SkillCentre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter working on residential and commercial sites.
  • Joiner: how to become a joiner crafting and fitting timber components off-site.
  • Site operative: entry-level construction roles supporting carpentry and fit-out work.
  • Shopfitter: installing interiors and fixtures in retail and commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter: carrying out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card and work independently on site.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): earn while you train, applying the skills you've built on this course in a paid role.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Joinery: broadens your skills into off-site timber work and component manufacture.
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