Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at Cheshire College Crewe Campus
Cost£1,356 with co-funding
Duration408 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,356 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.
Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. You'll typically need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including a grade 3/2 combination in maths and English. The course runs for 408 hours and covers the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site. It's a solid route into construction work and a recognised site carpentry qualification that employers look for. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.
Who this course is for
"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Site Carpentry Diploma - Level 2 - C&G suitability for learner types.
Entry requirements
"Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/ D or above, including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English."
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and cut timber components for first and second fix carpentry work.
You'll develop skills in installing floor coverings, door frames, and window frames.
You'll practise fitting internal door linings, architraves, and skirting boards.
You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll work with technical drawings and measurements to plan carpentry tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in workshop settings, supported by classroom-based teaching. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills, along with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on site fitting timber structures and finishes.
Joiner. Craft and install doors, staircases, and fitted units.
Site operative. Support carpentry and general construction work.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and replace timber fixtures in buildings.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial jobs independently.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. A natural step after Level 2 if you want to progress on site.
Level 2 Site Carpentry is a step toward the Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
CSCS Green Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Needed to work on most UK construction sites; your Level 2 supports the application.
