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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at Abingdon & Witney College Witney 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 Witney. Evening classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus, so you can study intensively outside working hours. This hands-on course builds the practical carpentry skills you need to work on construction sites. You'll cover the core techniques and knowledge required for site-based carpentry work. The course runs over one week full-time in the evenings. Entry requirements apply: you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English or Maths, or a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus English and Maths at Grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills. 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 cutting, shaping, and fixing timber on site.
  • You'll learn how to install first and second fix carpentry components.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and follow health and safety regulations on construction sites.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll practise using hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
  • You'll understand the properties of timber and building materials used in site carpentry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom and workshop environment. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based assessments covering underpinning theory. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out site carpentry work to industry standards. Both practical and written elements contribute to your final City and Guilds result.

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.
  • Site joiner: fit doors, frames, and structural timber on site.
  • First fix carpenter: install structural elements including studwork and joists.
  • Second fix carpenter: fit skirting, architrave, staircases, and doors.
  • Maintenance carpenter: carry out repairs and installations in buildings.
  • Self-employed carpenter: take on domestic and commercial carpentry contracts.

What you could study next

A free site carpentry course at Level 2 is a step toward further qualifications that open more doors on site. The NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry is the qualification carpenters need to apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and contractors require. You could also look at a Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations or move into site supervision training such as the SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) if you want to progress into a supervisory role.

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