Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Witney. Classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus, full-time in the evenings. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. For learners aged 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. You'll develop hands-on site carpentry skills covering the core techniques used in the construction industry. Entry requires 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.
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 learn how to set out and cut timber for first and second fix carpentry work.
You'll develop skills in installing floor coverings, door frames, and window frames.
You'll practise fixing timber stud partitions and dry lining.
You'll learn to install stairs, handrails, and balustrades.
You'll understand how to work safely on a construction site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain carpentry tools and equipment correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment combines practical observations of your carpentry skills and written or online knowledge tests. You'll be assessed against the City and Guilds standards throughout the course, with assessors observing your work directly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Joiner. Craft and fit timber components in workshops or on site.
Site operative. Support carpentry and general construction work.
Maintenance carpenter. Carry out repairs and installations in buildings.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial contracts independently.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations. Broadens your skills across joinery and wood trades.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but a recognised site access card that most employers require. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
