Carpentry and Joinery Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2025
- Length 1 Year
- Study Full Time
- Location West Lancashire College
More about the course
Working in the Carpentry and Joinery industry is an exciting and rewarding time, as you will gain skills that can be utilised in this growing industry. You will be working on real projects that you will make and install in the workshops. You also have the chance to gain work experience with local and regional employers.
Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools, prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools, produce woodworking joints, carry out first fix flooring and roofing, first fix frame partitions and stairs, second fixing operations, carpentry maintenance, set up and operate circular saw.
Entry requirements
This is a progression course.
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, as well as a GCSE in Maths and English.
What will I learn?
- Health, safety and welfare in construction
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
- Carry out first fix frame partitions and stairs
- Carry out second fixing operations
- Carry out carpentry maintenance
- Set up and operate circular saw
What experience will I have?
- Community projects
- Industry experts who are passionate about their subject area
- Trips to industry and trade shows
- Skills competitions, including World Skills UK and NCG Skills Competitions
- Links with employers
- Progression to Apprenticeships
How am I assessed?
- Assessment is an online core unit examination
- Awarding body phase test
- Portfolio of knowledge
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress to Entry in Employment, Higher Education including Degree Apprenticeship or an Apprenticeship.
Our students have gone into employment with:
- JC Construction
- Stackright Ltd
- York Windows
- Peter Roberts Ltd
- Promart Manufacturing
- Martin Boardman Ltd
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Lancashire Heritage Ltd
- Hart & Co
Course costs
If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*
If you are 19 or over, please speak to Learner Services to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*Exam and registration fees will be paid for by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.
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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