Carpentry and Joinery - Level 2 Diploma
at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college
What the college says
Aimed at School Leavers. The course will cover a detailed understanding of the following topics: Safe Working PracticesInformation, Quantities and Communication with Others, Building Methods and Construction, Roofing & Flooring, Stairs & Kitchens, Skirting boards, architraves, Door frames, Doors and windows. As part of the course you will produce several pieces of practical work to be assessed that will demonstrate your ability and allow you to progress.
What you need to get on
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
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
Riverside College Kingsway Campus
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · WIDNES
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