
Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 (Evening)
Start Date: 2nd September 2025

- Length 35 Weeks
- Study Part Time
- Location West Lancashire College
More about the course
This qualification is aimed at students aged 16 and above, who want to work in the Construction industry and specialise in working with wood. There are 4 trades areas available: site carpentry, bench joinery, shop fitting journey and wood machining.
Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at Grade A*-D (Grade 3-9)
or
- A recognised Level 1 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery
- 19+ students must have relevant work and/or life experience which will be confirmed at interview
What will I achieve?
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
What will I learn?
- Unit 201/601: Health, safety and welfare in construction
- Unit 101/501: Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Unit 207: Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
- Unit 208: Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
- Unit 209: Carry out second fixing operations
- Unit 210: Carry out carpentry maintenance
- Unit 211: Set up and operate a circular saw
How am I assessed?
- Online core unit examination
- Awarding body phase tests
- Portfolio of knowledge
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, you can move onto another trade or full-time employment.
Course costs
The cost of this course is £1,356.
This course may be free if you are on an income related benefit, or a low income of less than £25,000 per annum.
If you are 19 and over, please call our Student Services team to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.
If you require information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who will be able to offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
Adult Funding Changes
Due to the changes in Government funding from the 1st of August 2019, students who resident in postcodes within Merseyside and Greater Manchester may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire. You may have to pay all associated course and support costs.
To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact our Course Enquiries team for further future.
Contact our team
Meet our Carpentry and Joinery students and tutors

Amanda Maddocks
Head of Curriculum for ConstructionAs Head of Curriculum for Construction, I have high expectations for both student and staff. I am passionate about ensuring the learning experience in Construction is the very best it can be, always looking for additional opportunities that students wouldn’t get anywhere else. We create a safe and supportive environment to ensure all learners reach their full potential and progress into the Construction Industry, with support from our network of employer links.

Gary Disley
Carpentry and Joinery LecturerI started work in the construction industry when I left school as a joiner /carpenter, I completed a three-year apprenticeship where I achieved my city and guilds qualifications followed by my advanced city and guilds. I have worked in the industry since working on various contracts throughout the country. I started education as an onsite assessor working with apprentices on site helping them to achieve their NVQ qualifications and I later moved into full time teaching and have done so for the last fourteen years, teaching full time students and apprentices up to level three.

Carla
Carpentry and Joinery StudentI am a Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 student at West Lancashire College, where I am learning about the welfare in construction, as well as the principles of building construction. I am thoroughly enjoying the course as it’s fun and something a little bit different for me. My future will consist of going into a full time job where I can put my valuable Carpentry and Joinery skills to the test.
What can I do with a qualification in Construction?
Careers for this subject will be updated soon.
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