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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Chichester. Evening site carpentry classes run at Chichester College, one evening a week over one year. You can fit study around your existing work or other commitments. No prior carpentry experience is required. You'll cover carpentry techniques, tools, and materials, combining practical workshop sessions with the theory behind the trade. This free site carpentry course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over. The City and Guilds Level 2 site carpentry qualification is recognised by employers across the construction industry.

Who this course is for

Unlock your potential and gain practical skills with our Level 2 City and Guilds Carpentry course, designed specifically for adult learners eager to start or advance their career in the construction and woodworking industries. This hands-on course combines essential theory with practical experience, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of carpentry techniques, tools, and materials.

Entry requirements

This Level 2 City and Guilds Carpentry course is open to adult learners (19 and over), who are passionate about starting or advancing their career in carpentry and construction. Whether you're looking to switch careers, enhance your existing skills, or build on personal DIY knowledge, this course is for you.

No prior carpentry experience is required, although a basic understanding of hand tools or DIY skills may be helpful.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll develop skills in setting out and marking timber for cutting and jointing.
  • You'll practise constructing timber frames, floors, and roofs.
  • You'll learn how to fit doors, windows, and associated ironmongery.
  • You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based materials.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory at Chichester College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills in a workshop setting, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out real carpentry tasks to industry standards.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. How to become a carpenter on residential or commercial sites.
  • Joiner. Workshop-based cutting, shaping, and fitting of timber components.
  • Site Operative. Entry-level construction work with a recognised trade skill.
  • Maintenance Carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or facilities management.
  • Self-employed Tradesperson. Take on private carpentry and joinery contracts.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters working on site. Completion supports your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which many employers and contractors require.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Joinery). Moves into workshop-based joinery if you want to specialise.
  • CSCS Green Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Demonstrates your health and safety knowledge on site.
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