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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Blackburn – Blackburn College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the practical and technical skills needed to work on construction sites as a carpenter. The course covers the core tasks site carpenters carry out day to day, from setting out and fixing timber frames to installing first and second fix joinery. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 site carpentry qualification is the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of of those who wish to work in the industry in their chosen craft. It has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions, and the tests are based on the learner showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirement of the qualification.

Entry requirements

You will have needed to complete the Level 1 course to progress on to this course

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and construct timber frames and structures on site.
  • You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof timbers.
  • You'll practise second fix carpentry, such as fitting doors, skirting boards, and architraves.
  • You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements for working in construction environments.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll develop knowledge of materials, their properties, and how to select the right ones for each task.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment that simulates real site conditions. Assessment is based on demonstrating what you can do individually, completing all the requirements of the qualification through practical tasks and tests. Classroom sessions support your technical knowledge alongside the practical work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: work on new builds, refurbishments, and fit-outs
  • Site joiner: cut and fix timber components on construction sites
  • First fix carpenter: frame walls, floors, and roof structures
  • Second fix carpenter: fit doors, skirting, and architraves
  • Shopfitter: install interiors in retail and commercial spaces
  • Maintenance carpenter: repair and replace timber fixtures in buildings

What you could study next

The natural next step is the Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, which develops your skills further and is the qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. From there, you could work toward a full NVQ at Level 3, which demonstrates occupational competence to employers and main contractors. An apprenticeship at Level 3 is another route if you want to earn while you train.

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