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Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery is the perfect fit for you if you have completed a Level 1 course and want to further develop your skills to enter the construction industry, specifically as a site carpenter.A site carpenter has the skills and knowledge to cut, fasten, carve, and design objects made out of wood or other materials, and plays an important part in any construction team.This one-year full time programme will give you the opportunity to continue to practice your hands-on skills, developing knowledge of more detailed techniques and use of state-of-the-art equipment to craft your future in this profession.As well as your practical experience, you will gain a solid theoretical knowledge of the very latest Carpentry and Joinery techniques.Youll be taught by professional tutors, experts in their trade, who keep their fingers on the pulse of all the latest construction know-how and trends.During the course you will also learn how to develop essential character strengths for success, such as confidence, self-belief and ownership.

What you need to get on

Achievement of L1 Diploma Carpentry and Joinery

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Built Environment Campus

    Anglian Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 6SR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bury St. Edmunds

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