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Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, Level 2
Develop the practical skills used by site carpenters and joiners.
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What you’ll do
Measure & cut
Practise measuring, cutting, fitting and securing components.
Use tools
Work with hand and power tools, frames and partitions.
Build safely
Develop construction safety, communication and building technology knowledge.
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Learning combines construction safety, communication and building technology with carpentry techniques. You practise measuring, cutting, fitting and securing components, installing frames and partitions, and using hand and power tools. Training also develops safe material handling, interpretation of product information and responsibility for completing work reliably.
Entry requirements
Academic criteria below apply to applicants under 19.
Alternative entry routes
Alternative qualification
Level 1 or 2
Functional Skills
- English and Maths
A previous Level 1 carpentry qualification is preferred, but not compulsory.
Confirm individual requirements with the apprenticeship team.
Full entry requirements
Applicants below 19: GCSE grades 9-1 or English and maths Functional Skills at Level 1 or Level 2. A previous Level 1 carpentry qualification is preferred but is not compulsory. Confirm individual requirements with the apprenticeship team.
How you’ll be assessed
The source describes mixed assessment methods. Ask the college for the current assessment arrangements.
Where it could lead
This course
- Advanced carpentry training
- Site carpentry or architectural joinery employment
Options include advanced carpentry training or employment in site carpentry and architectural joinery. The standard supports CSCS skilled-worker requirements.
Fees, funding & support
Apprentice tuition
£0
Apprentices do not pay for their apprenticeship training. Your employer and the college agree the funding.
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Learning through employment
An apprenticeship combines a job with structured training. You can register your interest if you already have an employer, or if you need help finding an opportunity.
About this course information
These course details summarise the college’s published course page, checked on 1 November 2026.
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