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Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Carpenters and Joiners (Diploma)

at Chelmsford College, Chelmsford · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification1 yearFull time

What the college says

This Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery course is designed to advance your knowledge and skills to a semi-skilled level, ready for employment and NVQ assessment in the workplace. Once enrolled on this course, you will develop your workshops practical skills. These will be supported by detailed underpinning knowledge, which will help you to understand the theoretical concepts behind each skill you acquire.

What you need to get on

GCSEs at grades 9-3 in English and Maths and the relevant Level 1 qualification to your specific trade

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

  • Chelmsford College Princes

    Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford

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