Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day. You'll start by choosing to specialise in site carpentry or bench joinery, then work through core units covering safe working practices, construction technology, and communicating information and quantities. Site carpentry units cover first fixing, second fixing, and erecting structural carpentry. The course takes two years to complete. Entry requires successful completion of a Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 with a good attendance record and a reference from your course leader.
Who this course is for
This course is divided into two routes from which a student will choose to specialise in one. The two options are Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery. The course is delivered in units. You will take three core units and then other units that are trade specific. The core units are: Safe working practices Information, quantities and communication with others Construction technology The specialist Site Carpentry units are: First fixing operations Second fixing Erecting structural carcassing Carrying out maintenance Setting up and operating a circular saw The specialist Bench Joinery units are: Setting up and operating a circular saw Produce setting out details for routine joinery products Mark out from setting out details for routine joinery products Manufacture routine joinery products By the end of the course, students will have gained up to three of the four elements needed to complete a basic Level 2 Apprenticeship Framework, which include a technical certificate, a health and safety test and functional skills.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 with a good attendance and behaviour record and reference from the course leader. (Progression course only)
What you will learn
You'll apply safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll read and communicate information and quantities with others.
You'll understand construction technology and how it applies to carpentry work.
You'll carry out first fixing operations, including timber frames and floor joists.
You'll complete second fixing tasks such as fitting doors, skirting, and architraves.
You'll erect structural carpentry elements as part of your specialist site carpentry units.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity at City College Norwich. Assessment is unit by unit, covering both the core and specialist site carpentry units. You'll be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of safe working, construction technology, and trade-specific tasks. Your course leader will track your progress across all units throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: site carpentry work on residential and commercial builds.
First fix carpenter: structural timber work, frames, and joists.
Second fix carpenter: doors, skirting boards, staircases, and architraves.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter: working independently on domestic projects.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, and the natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry): broadens your skills and supports progression to senior or supervisory roles on site.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines on-the-job training with formal qualification for those moving into employment.
