The Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry at EKC Broadstairs College is designed for
students who enjoy working with their hands and want to start a career in the
construction industry. This practical course will give you the skills,
confidence, and knowledge needed to progress in carpentry, whether through
further training, an apprenticeship, or entry-level work.
You will spend most of your time in our well-equipped, industry-standard
workshops, learning to use real tools and materials under the guidance of
experienced tutors. You’ll practise essential carpentry skills such as
measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling timber to create high-quality
structures and components.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to work safely, maintain tools, and
complete key carpentry tasks such as door hanging, fixing skirting boards and
architrave, setting out joists, and building stud partitions. You will also gain
an understanding of how timber structures are constructed, helping you see not
just how things are done, but why they are done that way in the trade.
The course also supports your wider personal development, helping you build
teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, all qualities that
employers highly value in the construction sector.