Carpentry & Joinery - Level 2
This course will advance your industry skills to professional standards and widen your knowledge of all aspects of site carpentry, including structural carcassing and construction technology.
Course Overview
This course emphasises ‘learning by doing’ and will further build your confidence and capabilities in your practical skills, preparing you for either employment or working on-the-job in an apprenticeship. It combines practical sessions in a specialist purpose-built workshop featuring industry-standard equipment dedicated to site carpentry activities to a realistic scale, along with classroom theory lessons. The theory will support the development of industry standard practical skills through such techniques as first fix, second fix and structural carcassing components. You can take part in a variety of site visits to learn more about the industry and the range of career routes available.
Qualification: City & Guilds Level 2 Construction Diploma in Site Carpentry
Duration: One year
Course Content
You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below.
Core Units for both routes
- Health, Safety and Welfare in the Construction Industry
- Knowledge of Building Methods & Construction Technology
- Set up and use circular saw
Site Carpentry
- Carry Out First Fix Operations
- Carry Out Second Fix Operations
- Erect Structural Carcassing
Bench Joinery
- Produce Setting-Out Details
- Mark Out from Setting-Out Details
- Manufacture Joinery Items
Assessment
Achievement is by continuous assessment of practical units and multiple-choice tests for theory units. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level.
Maths and English
All students following a full-time programme of study at HLC will study English and maths as part of their studies, please refer to the Study Programmes page of this website.
Entry Requirements
Applicants without suitable experience will normally be advised to commence study at Level 1.
- Successful and satisfactory completion of a suitable and relevant Level 1 qualification (eg. Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery)
- Alternatively, applicants who can evidence suitable experience or aptitude will also be considered
- Successful interview, and initial assessment and a good school reference
- You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area
Progression
Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.
Study options may include:
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery
- Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (part time day release)
Employment options may include:
- Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship in Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry
- Shop Fitting
- Heritage Skills, e.g. oak timber framing
- Modern Timber Frame House Construction
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Course Costs
Please note, the costs given below are subject to change.
Aged 16 - 18 years: There are no tuition or exam fees
Aged 19 years or over (at the start of the course): Tuition Fee £995 | Registration/Exam Fee £150
Extra fees for all students:
Additional Course Cost: £275
Personal Equipment: You may also be expected to buy your own personal equipment such as personal protective clothing, stationary and data storage devices.
See Also: Fees Guidance - Full Time and Fee Reductions for Adults
Apprenticeships
We also offer the following apprenticeship as an alternative to full-time study.
- Site Carpentry Apprenticeship at Levels 2 and 3
- Architectural/Bench Joinery Apprenticeship at Levels 2 and 3
Course Content
You will gain practical skills, knowledge, understanding and experience relevant to your chosen apprenticeship route and the job role you have in the workplace. Course content includes:
Site Carpentry:
- Carry out First Fix Operations
- Carry out Second Fix Operations
- Erecting Structural Carcassing
Bench Joinery:
- Produce Setting-Out Details
- Mark Out from Setting-Out Details
- Manufacture Joinery Items
- Health, Safety and Welfare in the Construction Industry
- Knowledge of Building Methods and Construction Technology
Duration and Attendance
You will spend most of your time in the workplace, employed as an apprentice, and you will be released by your employer to attend college one day a week for training. It will take around 24 months to complete the Level 2 Apprenticeship and a further 12−18 months to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 032 1986
Email: admissions@hlcollege.ac.uk