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Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2027

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0035

Start Date

  • September 2027, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

This course is a progression route from the Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1.

You will study three core units, alongside other trade specific units. The core units include:

  • Safe working practices
  • Information, quantities and communication with others
  • Construction technology

The specialist site carpentry units you will cover include:

  • First fixing operations
  • Second fixing
  • Erecting structural carcassing
  • Carrying out maintenance
  • Setting up and operating a circular saw.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Specialist workshops

All construction and building services students learn in our specialist workshops using the latest tech and equipment.

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are industry experts with real life experience working within their sector

Real work experience

You'll gain hands-on experience working with local and national employers

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of the Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1, with a good attendance and behaviour record and reference from the course leader. This is a progression course only.

How You Will Be Assessed

You will be assessed through a range of methods including online theory tests , multiple choice paper tests and practical assessments.

Course Progression

On successful completion of this course, you could consider moving onto a carpentry and joinery Apprenticeship to start work in industry.

Where Your Course Can Take You

Many of our students move into employment and gain further qualifications on an Apprenticeship scheme.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. You will need to provide their own overalls, protective footwear and stationary. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. . Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop .

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Specialist workshops

All construction and building services students learn in our specialist workshops using the latest tech and equipment.

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are industry experts with real life experience working within their sector

Real work experience

You'll gain hands-on experience working with local and national employers