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Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time£1,575

What the college says

This one year course is for candidates who want to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression into the carpentry and joinery trade. The carpentry and joinery topics covered are: Health, safety and welfare in construction where an online exam will ensure that candidate knowledge can be applied. Advanced principles of building construction information and communication, where knowledge is tested by an online exam. Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools, where practical assessment is classroom based and theory has a formal in-class test. Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools, where practical assessment is classroom based and theory has a formal in-class test. Produce woodworking joints where practical assessment is classroom based and theory has a formal in-class test.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 3 and above with at least a grade 4 in Maths or English Or a BTEC Level 1 in Construction. Learners must have the ability to demonstrate some level of practical skill. A recent school report should also be brought to the interview to demonstrate the student's typical attendance levels, behaviour and predicted grades.

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

  • Slough and Langley College

    Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Slough

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