Carpentry and Joinery Level 1/2

Our Carpentry Diploma programmes are designed to give you hands-on experience in a training environment that mirrors real site conditions. You’ll develop the skills needed to progress into industry as a site carpenter or bench joiner, with assessment based on showing what you can do through practical tasks and completing all units of the qualification.

Learning is a mix of practical workshop sessions, classroom-based study, and computer-aided activities, helping you to build a portfolio of evidence as you progress. You’ll work towards passing end-of-unit tests and practical assessments set by City & Guilds. Alongside your trade skills, you’ll also develop your English, maths, and employability skills to support your future career.

During the year, you will take part in industry-focused activities, including a minimum of 30 hours of work placement or employer engagement, giving you valuable insight into the world of work.

Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 may include:

• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
• Maintain and use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
• Prepare and use Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools
• Produce Woodworking Joints
• Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

Practical activities include:

• Producing Practice Joints
• Frames and Joinery Products
• Using a Selection of Hand and Power Tools

Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2 may include:

• Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
• Carry out First Fix Flooring and Roofing
• Carry out First Fix Frames, Partitions and Stairs
• Carry out Second Fixing Operations
• Carry out Carpentry Maintenance
• Set up and Operate a Circular Saw

Practical activities include:

• Hanging Doors
• Fitting Frames
• Stairs
• Joists
• Rafters
• Kitchen Units
• Ironmongery

The programme has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions. Assessment is based on the student showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of practical tasks and unit tests.

Level 1: 3 GCSEs (9-1), including English and Maths (or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent), and an interview.

Level 2: Satisfactory completion of the Level 1 Qualification and via a progression interview.

Level 1: Further vocational training and assessment leading to NVQ Level 2.

Level 2: Employment opportunities as a trainee carpenter/joiner. Further vocational training and assessment leading to a Carpentry or Joinery Apprenticeship.