Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port. Classes run full-time at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. You'll typically need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including a 3/2 combination in maths and English. The course runs to 408 hours of daytime study, covering the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site. It's a strong starting point for anyone looking to enter the construction trades. The City and Guilds Level 2 site carpentry qualification carries real weight with employers and contractors. 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 accurately.
You'll develop skills in first and second fix carpentry, including door and window fitting.
You'll work with a range of hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to install floor coverings, skirting boards, and timber frames.
You'll follow health and safety requirements relevant to construction sites.
You'll understand the properties and uses of different timber and wood-based materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Tutors will assess your practical work against the City and Guilds standards for the Diploma.
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: site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner: workshop-based cutting and fitting of timber components.
Shopfitter: fitting interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter: running your own carpentry business.
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 more complex site work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across joinery and site carpentry at a higher level.
Apprenticeship (Advanced Carpentry and Joinery): combine paid work with further qualifications and on-site experience.
