Carpentry and Joinery

Are you considering a career as a carpenter or joiner? If you'd like to learn the essential skills required by the construction industry and earn a widely-recognised qualification then this is the course for you.
On this Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, you'll cover a range of essential skills and knowledge to prepare you for work, including how to carry out first fix flooring, roofing, frames, partitions and stairs. You'll also explore carpentry maintenance and second fixing operations, as well as learn how to set up and operate a circular saw.

Applicants will be required to have achieved a Level 1 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery and have Level 1 qualifications in English and Maths.

You'll be assessed through a mix of practical tasks - in which you'll need to achieve certain national standards, assignments and online examinations.

After completing our Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery you will be able to work supervised in the construction industry and progress on to study our Level 3 qualification in Site Carpentry.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government.

Our course enquiries team is on-hand to answer any questions you might have about this qualification, the application process, enrolment, or anything else about life at The Manchester College.