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Level 2 Carpentry Course – Canary Wharf Learning Centre

Cost£400.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGQA
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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 skills directly in your job role. The course covers the practical and technical skills needed in wood occupations on construction sites, and typically takes 3 months. Learning is flexible, combining on-the-job practice with classroom sessions to fit around your work. A level 2 wood occupations (construction) qualification is a recognised step toward a career as a carpenter.

Who this course is for

CWLC delivers this qualification at your place of work or our training centre giving flexibility to build blended training to suit the needs of your organisation and your job role.

As a Wood Occupation learner you will benefit from:

  • High quality teaching by friendly and experienced staff
  • Individualised mentoring and support throughout your time with us
  • Confidence and skills building to maximise work performance
  • Flexible patterns of classroom and work based learning to suit your organisation needs

This qualification will provide you with occupational competence and knowledge of Wood Occupations and/or ‘licence to practice’ as well as evidence to apply for your Blue – Skilled Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) card.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 16 or over

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical carpentry and joinery skills used in construction work.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety procedures on site.
  • You'll understand how to select and use the correct tools and materials for wood occupations tasks.
  • You'll practise measuring, marking, and cutting timber accurately.
  • You'll learn how to install and fix timber components to industry standards.
  • You'll build knowledge of construction processes relevant to wood occupations.

How you will learn

This is a work-based NVQ, so assessment happens in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out real tasks in your job role and review a portfolio of evidence you build over the course. You may also have knowledge-based assessments. Learning combines on-the-job practice with flexible classroom sessions, tailored to your role and your employer's needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Canary Wharf Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. How to become a carpenter; this qualification supports that route.
  • Joiner. Workshop-based timber fitting and finishing work.
  • Site carpenter. Structural and first-fix carpentry on construction sites.
  • Bench joiner. Precision timber work in a workshop setting.
  • Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep of timber structures in buildings.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery. The next step up for carpenters looking to qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex work.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction). Deepens your technical knowledge and opens senior site roles.
  • CSCS Card. Once you hold a relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers require.
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