Carpentry and Joinery Level 1/2/3
The Carpentry and Joinery Diploma is a three-year programme of study consisting of three qualifications.
The Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Diploma is designed to prepare people to enter the industry and will be completed in year one.
The Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of people, enabling them to work in industry in their chosen craft. This will be completed in year two. Architectural (Bench) Joinery can only be achieved at Level 2 and 3 through an apprenticeship. Career pathways may include working on new builds and refurbishments, with progression to a supervisory or technical support role.
The Level 3 Carpentry Diploma is a one-year programme of study for students who have successfully completed their carpentry level 2 qualification. The Carpentry Diploma Level 3 is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of people in their chosen craft, and promotes a greater understanding of general construction principals and practices. This qualification also contains an element of using basic wood machines.
National Skills Level 3 Offer
From April 2021, the Lifetime Skills Guarantee gives adult learners (who will be studying for their first full Level 3 qualification) the opportunity to study a fully-funded course. It is part of the government’s National Skills Fund to help adults to gain the skills they need for employment, and to improve their job prospects.
Level 3 of this course offered at Colchester Institute is included in the Lifetime Skills Guarantee.
***Applications for full-time courses to start in September 2022 are open now!***
We want to make sure you have the best chance of securing a place with us. All full-time applications received by 31st of January 2022 will be guaranteed a place at Colchester Institute, subject to you satisfying the published entry requirements. We still accept applications after this date but may not be able to guarantee you a place on your chosen programme.
Application for this course are made by the ‘Apply Online’ buttons located in the menu further down the page.
If you are looking to start, or are a parent/guardian of a learner looking to start in September 2022, then bookings for our popular January Open Events are also open.
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester Braintree |
| Duration | Three Years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 Year 3: Level 3 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2022 - Applications open on 1st October 2021 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £1,483 19+: Year 2: £1,657 19+: Year 3: £1,840* |
Disclaimer
All Fees and prices shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2021-22 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.
The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
