Level 2 - Carpentry and Joinery - Study Programme

Dearne Valley College

Manvers Park, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7EW

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)

Level 2

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Dearne Valley College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This Level 2 qualification provides learners with a range of carpentry and joinery skills and knowledge. Learners will also develop an understanding of the health and safety requirements for working in the construction industry, and the industry itself.

Course Details

You will study a range of topics depending on the chosen pathway including:

Construction Health and Safety
The Construction Industry
Undertake Structural Carcassing Operations
Preparing and using Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools
Maintaining Non-Structural Carpentry Work
Marking out Routine Joinery Products from Setting Out Details
Producing Setting Out Details for Routine Joinery Products
Manufacturing standard joinery products
Setting up and operating cutting and shaping machinery
First fix carpentry operations
Second fix carpentry operations

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your course assessments may include:

Portfolio of evidence
Assignments Practical and Theory

Your next steps...

L3 Site Carpentry
L3 Architectural Joinery

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