Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2
at The Manchester College, Manchester · college
What the college says
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.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Openshaw Campus
Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2WH
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Manchester
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