This Level 2 qualification builds the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a carpenter or joiner. It develops intermediate-level competence in woodwork, assembly, and safe site practices—all essential for skilled employment or apprenticeship routes.

Who Is This Qualification For?

  • Learners progressing from Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery

  • Individuals with some practical carpentry experience

  • Jobseekers aiming for skilled wood trades

  • Workers wanting to gain formal recognition for existing skills

What You Will Learn

Learners develop intermediate skills in:

  • Measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately

  • Constructing joints and frames

  • Installing components such as doors, skirting, and mouldings

  • Selecting and using tools, fixings, and materials safely

  • Interpreting construction drawings and specifications

Units May Include

  • Producing Basic Joinery Items

  • Installing First and Second Fix Components

  • Setting Out and Fabrication Techniques

  • Using Power Tools Safely

  • Health and Safety in Carpentry & Joinery

Assessment Method

Assessment is competency-based and includes:

  • Practical demonstrations of carpentry tasks

  • Written or verbal knowledge checks

  • On-site or workshop observation

  • A portfolio of completed work

Evidence Requirements

Learners may produce:

  • Photos or videos of constructed components

  • Written assignments or worksheets

  • Witness testimonies or supervisor reports

  • Skills logs and activity sheets

Progression Opportunities

Learners may progress to:

  • Level 3 wood trades qualifications

  • Apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery

  • Skilled site-based employment

  • Specialist woodworking roles

Delivery Information

  • Mode: Workshop / Classroom / Blended

  • GLH: Typically 200–350 hours

  • Assessment: Competency and knowledge-based

Why This Qualification Matters

Carpentry and joinery skills are widely in demand across construction projects. This qualification provides the practical and technical depth required for skilled employment.

Get Started

To enquire or apply, contact:
info@skills.edifyworldlms.com