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Level 2 Carpentry Course

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Wood Occupations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, building carpentry skills on the job over two years. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, paid by you or your employer. You'll cover site first and second fixing, structural carcassing, basic building construction, and an introduction to woodworking machines and portable power tools. You must be employed in the industry to enrol. This level 2 wood occupations (construction) qualification is assessed through study packs, practical pieces, and module tests.

Who this course is for

Works based course

Development of good standard carpentry skills

Building construction – basic

Site first fixing (joists, stud walls, etc.)

Site second fixing (architraves, skirtings, doors)

Structural carcassing

Maintenance works

Introduction to woodworking machines and portable power tools

Completion of study packs, practical pieces, module tests and end test

Entry requirements

Must be employed in industry

What you will learn

  • You'll develop site first fixing skills, including joists and stud walls.
  • You'll practise site second fixing, covering architraves, skirtings, and doors.
  • You'll work on structural carcassing techniques.
  • You'll build knowledge of basic building construction.
  • You'll carry out maintenance works in a construction setting.
  • You'll use woodworking machines and portable power tools safely.
  • You'll complete study packs and practical pieces to demonstrate your skills.

How you will learn

This is a work-based course. You learn on the job in your current employment. Assessment includes study packs, practical pieces, module tests, and an end test. Your progress is measured through both written and practical evidence gathered in your workplace over the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Building Crafts College Newham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: site first and second fixing on construction projects.
  • Joiner: working with timber components off-site or in workshops.
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in residential or commercial buildings.
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
  • Formwork carpenter: constructing temporary structures for concrete pours.
  • Site operative (carpentry): supporting structural carcassing and framing work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction): the next step for carpenters looking to take on more complex work and qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: deepens technical skills in either site-based or workshop-based joinery.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines further on-the-job training with a formal qualification.
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