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Carpentry & Joinery - Level 2 Diploma

If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get things done, then you would be the perfect person to study our Carpentry and Joinery – Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.

This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middleton, Greater Manchester. In particular, it’s located in our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre.

The building is one of the most sought-after places for trades-based training in the region – featuring 6,500 square-metres of the newest and most cutting edge equipment.

Our Carpentry and Joinery workshops are amongst the most impressive parts of the facility, giving you access to all the tools, machinery and equipment needed to take your first steps in this timeless trade.

Under the guidance of our expert tutors who have worked in the industry themselves, you’ll develop the intermediate knowledge and hand skills required to begin a successful career in the industry in roles such as construction worker, carpenter, joiner or building maintenance manager.

Ultimately, you’ll become comfortable in a busy hands-on environment and finish the course feeling confident in your ability to secure employment.

*This course is taught at our Middleton Campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Carpentry & Joinery - Level 2 Diploma

If you’re the type of person who likes to roll up their sleeves and get things done, then you would be the perfect person to study our Carpentry and Joinery – Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.

This course is taught at our Middleton Campus in Middleton, Greater Manchester. In particular, it’s located in our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre.

The building is one of the most sought-after places for trades-based training in the region – featuring 6,500 square-metres of the newest and most cutting edge equipment.

Our Carpentry and Joinery workshops are amongst the most impressive parts of the facility, giving you access to all the tools, machinery and equipment needed to take your first steps in this timeless trade.

Under the guidance of our expert tutors who have worked in the industry themselves, you’ll develop the intermediate knowledge and hand skills required to begin a successful career in the industry in roles such as construction worker, carpenter, joiner or building maintenance manager.

Ultimately, you’ll become comfortable in a busy hands-on environment and finish the course feeling confident in your ability to secure employment.

*This course is taught at our Middleton Campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Entry Requirements
  • 4 GCSE passes (grade 3 or above), including English and Maths

  • or a Level 1 qualification

  • or 1-5 years' experience in the trade

Entrants who do not have a grade 4 or above in English and Maths will continue studying these at the college

Details

You'll study a wide range of units which are designed to give you the perfect foundation for a career in Carpentry and Joinery.

The following topics will provide you with a strong portfolio of evidence to progress onto the next level of study:

  • Health, safety and welfare in construction

  • Principles of building construction, information and communication

  • Further first fix operations (such as flooring, roofing, door frames and more)

  • Second fix operations (such as finishing staircases, fitting storage and much more)

  • Setting up and operating the circular saw

Work Experience

There is no specific work experience required or undertaken for this course. However, the carpentry and joinery workshop is designed to replicate a workplace environment and will allow you to feel comfortable in a professional setting.

Progression

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to progress onto a Level 3 Diploma.

Alternatively, you may pursue an apprenticeship, a traineeship or employment in roles such as construction worker, carpenter, joiner or building maintenance manager.

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Middleton Campus
Rochdale Road, Middleton
Manchester, M24 6XH
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