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Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Newark

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Newark. Classes run at Dukeries Campus, full-time during the day. You'll build practical carpentry skills alongside the theory that supports them, covering the techniques used on real construction projects. The course runs for 11 months and combines hands-on workshop sessions with classroom learning. A free carpentry course for adults aged 19 and over who have lived in the EU for at least three years. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

These qualifications focus on helping learners to develop practical workplace skills in their specific subject area, with the ultimate aim of pursuing a career in the trade of their choice.

Though the teaching will be practical and skills based, there will be theory elements to support the practical work. Learners will develop specialised skills that will facilitate their transition into the workplace, with the potential to progress to management and overseer roles.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical joinery and carpentry techniques used in site work.
  • You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites, including health and safety requirements.
  • You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll practise cutting, shaping, and fixing timber components accurately.
  • You'll learn how to install first and second fix carpentry, including doors, frames, and floors.
  • You'll develop the knowledge to support progression into supervisory and management roles.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and skills-based, with theory sessions to support your hands-on work. You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting at Dukeries Campus, full-time during the day. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your understanding of the underpinning theory. You'll be assessed on the tasks and techniques you carry out as part of your training.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dukeries Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
  • Joiner. Workshop-based timber fabrication and fitting.
  • First fix carpenter. Structural timber work including floors, walls, and roofs.
  • Second fix carpenter. Fitting doors, skirting, architrave, and staircases.
  • Shopfitter. Interior fit-out work in commercial premises.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep work in housing or facilities.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step if you want to qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex site work.
  • Level 3 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery. Deepens your technical skills and opens routes into supervisory roles.
  • Site Management qualifications. If you're aiming toward an overseer or management role in construction, a Level 4 or 5 qualification in construction management is the direction to head.
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