Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Carpentry (Diploma)

The main focus of the level 2 programme is to develop practical skills needed for industry, and enhance underpinning knowledge of relevant industrial processes and techniques.

The programme will be delivered in a workshop environment for practical sessions, and the classroom for theory sessions and academic tutorial. Also incorporated into the study programme will be functional skills (maths & English), tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.

This programme is made up of six units. When candidates have passed all six units, they must then pass a phase test and a job knowledge test. The job knowledge test is set externally, but completed online at the College. The practical end tests will be undertaken in the workshop, upon successful completion of the units below:

• First and second fix carpentry operations
• Undertake structural carcassing operations
• Carry out maintaining non-structural carpentry operations
• Construction health and safety (covered in Level 1)
• The construction industry (covered in Level 1)

• Building Inspector
• Construction Manager
• Door Fitter
• Education and Training
• Health and Safety Inspector
• Kitchen Fitter
• Project Manager
• Set Builder for TV / Theatre

... and so much more!

Level 3/NVQ/Apprenticeship

Completion of Level 1 to Merit or Distinction standard with acceptable levels of attendance, behaviour and motivation.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

The programme is assessed via online exams and practical test pieces for each unit.

September 2025

One-year programme. 3 days per week.
This full time study programme courses may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.