Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll build the practical skills and technical knowledge that underpin carpentry work on construction sites. The course covers the core skills needed to move into employment, an apprenticeship, or further training in the construction sector. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level is right for you. City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry with certificate.
Who this course is for
The technical certificate is intended to be a progression route for those currently completing the Level 2 Multi-skills certificate. The course is designed to allow students to progress onto further education, apprenticeships or employment. The course provides an understanding of the basic skills and knowledge that are important when potentially working in the construction sector in the future or progressing to further learning and training in their specific vocational area. The course will be assessed through a variety of practical and theory assessments.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll understand health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction sites.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll learn how to form and fix first-fix carpentry components such as floor joists and stud partitions.
You'll develop skills in second-fix carpentry, including fitting doors, frames, and skirting boards.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to work with different timber materials and manufactured boards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written assignments that test your skills and knowledge against the City and Guilds specification. Your progress will be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the 35 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. How to become a carpenter starts here, with site-based work.
Construction operative. Entry-level site roles across housebuilding and commercial projects.
Shopfitter. Fitting out interiors for retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or facilities management.
Formwork carpenter. Specialist shuttering and concrete formwork on larger sites.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combines on-site work with structured training and leads to recognised trade status.
Level 2 Diploma in Joinery. Broadens your skills into bench joinery, staircase construction, and manufactured components.
