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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, or significant industry experience, to join. The course runs full-time over one year, covering first fix and second fix carpentry, roofing, flooring, frames, partitions, stairs, and maintenance. Functional Skills are included as a mandatory part of the programme. This City and Guilds site carpentry qualification gives you the practical skills employers look for on site.

Who this course is for

It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

  • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
  • Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
  • Carry out second fixing operations
  • Carry out carpentry maintenance
  • Set up and operate a circular saw Functional Skills will be a mandatory part of your programme and followed at the appropriate level. These will provide you with the practical skills to work confidently, effectivey and independently. They open doors to learning, to life and to work. These skills are valued by employers and further education and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. Better functional skills can mean a better future - as learners or as employees and in everyday life.

Functional Skills are essential skills in English, and Mathematics that enable everyone to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life - at home, in education and at work.

They reinforce skills in communication, problem solving, listening and time management. For example, they help us recognise good value deals when making purchases, in writing an effective application letter, or when using the internet to access local services or online banking. They are about using English, and Mathematics in everyday situations.

Entry requirements

You will need to have achieved the L1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery previously or have vast experience in the industry. You will have to undertake the College Initial Assessment. All results will be discussed at interview stage. Candidates will need steel toe capped boots as well as any relevant stationary and a padlock for their own locker.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out first fix flooring and roofing work.
  • You'll construct first fix frames, partitions, and stairs.
  • You'll complete second fix carpentry operations.
  • You'll carry out carpentry maintenance tasks.
  • You'll set up and operate a circular saw safely.
  • You'll develop the Functional Skills in English and maths required for the programme.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop training at North Harbour Campus. Assessment is hands-on, reflecting the tasks you'd carry out on site. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, and your results will be discussed at interview stage to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

You'll need steel toe-capped boots for practical sessions. Bring your own stationery and a padlock for your locker. City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: work on residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Site joiner: fit frames, doors, and staircases on new builds.
  • First fix carpenter: focus on structural timber work at frame stage.
  • Second fix carpenter: install skirting, architraves, and internal fittings.
  • Maintenance carpenter: carry out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
  • Self-employed carpenter: take on domestic carpentry and renovation work.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step if you want to qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex site work.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry and Joinery: broadens your skills across both disciplines.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): combine work and study while earning a wage on site.
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