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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Brighton – Brighton MET East Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 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 Brighton. Classes run full-time during the day at Brighton MET East Campus. The course runs for one year. To enrol at Level 2, you'll need to have completed a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery first. You'll develop the practical skills and underpinning knowledge needed to work as a site carpenter, using industry-standard construction facilities. The City and Guilds Level 2 site carpentry qualification covers construction principles alongside hands-on carpentry techniques.

Who this course is for

Studying Site Carpentry at Brighton MET is fun, exciting and will give you the skills, confidence and underpinning knowledge to progress on to one of our Level 3 courses. This vocational course is the perfect starting point for a career in carpentry.

You will gain an understanding of construction in a wider context and learn the vital skills needed to become a site carpenter. Our newly built construction centre provides industry standard facilities where you can learn the vital skills that employers are looking for in the construction industry.

Entry requirements

To study at Level 2 you must have completed the Level 1 Diploma Carpentry and Joinery course

For Level 1 you are required to have at least two GCSEs at grade 2, 1 being Maths and the other preferably English. Level 1 and Level 2 are both 1-year courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and install first and second fix carpentry components on site.
  • You'll develop skills in using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
  • You'll understand construction processes and how site carpentry fits within the wider build programme.
  • You'll practise installing door frames, window frames, floors, and roof structures.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions in the construction centre, using industry-standard tools and materials. Classroom sessions cover the underpinning knowledge behind site carpentry techniques. Assessment includes practical tasks, where you demonstrate skills directly, and knowledge-based tests. Your progress is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighton MET East Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Site carpentry work on residential and commercial builds.
  • Joiner. Bench-based joinery producing doors, frames, and staircases.
  • Construction operative. General construction work alongside specialist trades.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep of buildings and fixtures.
  • Shopfitter. Installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.

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 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. Deepen your technical knowledge and take on more complex carpentry work.
  • Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Earn while you learn, combining on-site experience with further study.
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