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Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery

Key Facts

Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: CJ2FTP002B0
Start Date: August 2027
Awarding Body: City & Guilds

Code: CJ2FTP002B0

This qualification equips students with the knowledge and understanding to progress into a job role in the construction industry. Students also have the option to go on to undertake a Level 3 qualification or progress onto an apprenticeship in their chosen trade.

Features and Benefits

Learners study in state of the art workshops that reflect what they'd find in the Construction industry, allowing them to be prepared for entering the industry once qualified. All lecturers are experts within their trades, bringing a wealth of skills and knowledge from industry into the classroom.

Course Content

Modules include:

The Construction Industry

Preparing and Using Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools

Marking Out Routine Joinery Products from Setting Out Details

Producing Setting Out Details for Routine Joinery Products

Manufacturing Standard Joinery Products

Second Fix Carpentry Operations

Entry Requirements

A relevant Level 1 qualification AND GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above

Progression Opportunities

Successful completion of this course allows students to progress into further learning at a higher level, or directly into an apprenticeship or employment within their trade.

Other Construction courses

More Construction courses are available at other LCG Colleges:

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Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.

Why choose Brooksby?

Land-based Specialist

Brooksby College is the biggest land-based college in Leicestershire.

State of the Art Facilities

£18 million Agri-tech Centre due to open in Autumn 2026

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An architect 3D rendering of what the Agri-Tech centre will look like, large single story building with a pitched roof and natural timber clad exterior

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See what it’s like and get any questions answered by our staff.

Open Day Saturday 28th November 2026

Time: 9:30am - 13:00pm
Location: Brooksby College
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