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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Abingdon. Evening classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus, so you can study intensively without giving up your days. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English or maths, or a Level 1 pass in a related subject with English and maths at Grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills minimum. This hands-on site carpentry qualification covers the core skills employers look for in the construction industry. The course runs over one week. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.

Who this course is for

Advance your carpentry skills with this hands-on Site Carpentry Level 2 course - build essential skills and prepare for a future in the construction industry.

Entry requirements

4 GCSES at Grade 3 including English or Maths OR a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus English or maths and both English and maths must be at least grade 2/Level 1 Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in first and second fix carpentry techniques.
  • You'll learn to work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
  • You'll use, maintain, and store carpentry hand tools and power tools correctly.
  • You'll interpret construction drawings and specifications to carry out carpentry work.
  • You'll install floor coverings, door frames, doors, and timber stud partitions.
  • You'll understand the properties and uses of timber and timber-based products.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom and workshop based, combining practical hands-on tasks with underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed through practical assignments and skills tests that reflect real site carpentry work. Knowledge-based assessments test your understanding of materials, methods, and safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: work on residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Site joiner: fit timber components during the build phase.
  • First fix carpenter: install structural timber elements before plastering.
  • Second fix carpenter: fit doors, skirting, and staircases after plastering.
  • Maintenance carpenter: carry out repairs and refurbishments in buildings.
  • Self-employed carpenter: take on private domestic and commercial work.

What you could study next

A free site carpentry course at Level 2 is a step toward the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry, which carpenters need for a CSCS Skilled Worker card. You could also progress to a Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations or explore Site Management qualifications if you want to move into supervisory roles on site.

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