Free Level 2 Carpentry Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, year-long route into carpentry, covering the core skills and knowledge the trade demands. You'll study wood occupations at Level 2, building the practical and technical grounding that employers look for. A free carpentry course for adults and school leavers alike, it suits anyone ready to commit to full-time daytime study.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop practical woodworking and joinery techniques used on construction projects.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll understand the properties of different wood materials and when to use them.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to wood occupations.
You'll use hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
You'll learn how to fix and assemble timber components to industry standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions at York College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, assignments, and observations of your work. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your understanding of wood occupations. York College will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Joiner. Craft and fit timber components in workshops or on site.
Shopfitter. Install fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Site operative (wood trades). Support carpentry work across construction projects.
Maintenance carpenter. Handle repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bench Joinery. Develops specialist workshop and joinery skills beyond site work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you learn, applying your skills with an employer.
