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Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day.

You'll learn to manufacture and install timber products and components. Units cover structural and non-structural carpentry, safe working practices, and the skills used in carpentry and joinery. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. All applicants complete a BKSB assessment before starting. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Wood Occupations Diploma.

Who this course is for

This qualification aligns to the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the ST0264 Carpentry and Joinery Occupational Standard. It is for those individuals who are looking to work in the construction industry, specifically as a craftsperson in carpentry and joinery. Carpenters and joiners have the skills and knowledge to manufacture and install structural and non structural timber products and components. You will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when working as a carpenter or joiner or progressing to further learning and training in this area.

This course can either be studied at Selby College or Castleford College.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths. OR GCSE English and Maths at Grade 9-4 with Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.

All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites.
  • You'll develop skills in cutting, shaping, and fixing timber.
  • You'll learn to manufacture structural timber components.
  • You'll install non-structural timber products such as doors, frames, and skirting.
  • You'll understand the materials and tools used in carpentry and joinery.
  • You'll gain knowledge of building regulations relevant to wood occupations.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and practical workshop setting at Selby College. Learning is hands-on, covering both theory and practical skills. You'll be assessed through practical tasks, assignments, and written work linked to the carpentry and joinery occupational standard.

What you will need to bring

Selby College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, fits and installs timber structures on construction projects.
  • Joiner, manufactures timber components in a workshop setting.
  • Bench joiner, produces doors, windows, and staircases from a workshop.
  • Construction operative, supports carpentry and joinery work on site.
  • Site carpenter, works on new builds and refurbishment projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations, the next step for carpenters seeking a skilled-worker CSCS card.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery, deepens specialist skills at a higher level.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, combines work-based training with further study toward full trade status.
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