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Level 2 Carpentry Course in Taunton

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Wood Occupations Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers the core skills of carpentry and joinery, including timber technology, hand and power tools, and bench joinery techniques. You'll also study site carpentry, setting out, and the safe use of materials. The course runs over 35 weeks.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Wood Occupations Diploma.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
  • You'll learn timber technology, including the properties and uses of different wood types.
  • You'll practise bench joinery techniques such as making joints and constructing timber components.
  • You'll study site carpentry, including first and second fix work.
  • You'll learn how to set out and mark up timber for cutting and shaping.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices relevant to wood occupations.
  • You'll gain knowledge of materials, fixings, and ironmongery used in joinery.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Taunton College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written assignments and tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on both your technical ability and your understanding of safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, carries out first and second fix work on building sites.
  • Joiner, makes and fits timber components in a workshop or on site.
  • Bench joiner, crafts doors, windows, and staircases in a joinery workshop.
  • Shopfitter, installs interiors and fittings in commercial premises.
  • Maintenance carpenter, handles repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations, the next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery, for learners who want to specialise further.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, combining on-the-job training with a formal qualification while you earn.
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