Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run full-time during the day at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though government funding may be available depending on your circumstances. You'll typically need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths and English, to start. The course runs to 408 hours and covers the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site.
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 install first and second fix carpentry components.
You'll develop skills in cutting, shaping, and fitting timber to specification.
You'll understand how to work safely on construction sites, including health and safety regulations.
You'll learn to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll practise installing doors, frames, floors, and staircases.
You'll understand the properties of timber and other carpentry materials.
You'll learn to use and maintain hand tools and power tools correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills to set standards, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on new builds, renovations, and fit-outs.
Site carpenter. First and second fix work on construction sites.
Joiner. Craft and install timber components in workshops or on site.
Shopfitter. Install interiors for retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial work independently.
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 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Joinery). Moves into workshop-based joinery at a higher level.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
