Site Carpentry - Level 2 Diploma

This one-year course allows you to learn, develop and practice skills needed to progress into Site Carpentry. You will learn how to use natural materials to install wooden fixtures and fittings in our well-equipped workshops.

As well as studying on the course, you will have the opportunity to go out on work experience to understand how to apply your skills and knowledge to the 'world of work'.

In this one-year course, you will cover all of the following topics:

• Health, safety and welfare in construction
• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Carry out first-fix flooring and roofing
• Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
• Carry out second fixing operations
• Carry out carpentry maintenance
• Set up and operate a circular saw

You will need:

• 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths or a relevant Level 1 Qualification in the construction industry

You will be assessed through multiple online exams through City & Guilds, practical assessments and short written tests at the end of each topic.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

This qualification allows you to progress onto employment or a relevant Level 3 Qualification.

Possible employment options:

• General Site Operative
• Junior Site Carpenter
• Junior Kitchen Fitter
• Junior Formwork or Shuttering Carpenter 
• Apprenticeship in Carpentry