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Woodworking Skills (Level 2 Apprenticeship / Traineeship)
OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Important Message
Applications for Further Education courses 26/27 Now CLOSED!
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship / Traineeship Woodworking SkillsCampus: GreystoneType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2026Fees:
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Applications CLOSED
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Greystone
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Traineeship - 4 GCSEs Grades A-G to include Maths at Grade D and English Grade E as a minimum. Apprenticeship -GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above/equivalent . You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2026ROI Requirements
Traineeship - 4 OLCs Grades O1-O8 to include Maths at Grade O5 and English Grade O6 as a minimum. Apprenticeship -Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O4 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2026.Work Placement
Traineeship
Students will be required to attend work experience which will be organised on a weekly basis or in blocks throughout the calendar year.
Apprenticeship
You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Assessor.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - PPE Colle covers the cost.
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of the Level 2 qualification it is possible to progress onto full time employment on Apprenticeship NI programme with further options for progression including a Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NEBOSH, or a degree.Career Prospects
• Newly trained Joiners can earn in the range of £14,000 - £17,000• Trained with experienced Joiners can earn in the range of £20,000 - £35,000• Senior/master craft bench/site joiners can earn in the range of £30,000 - £50,000 salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, and the amount of overtime worked. Self-employed bench joiners set their own pay rates.Carpenters and Joiners with the right skills and qualifications can become College Lecturers.Enquiry
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