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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Hastings, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 carpentry course and hold GCSE English or maths at grade 3 to join. The course covers first fix carpentry, including installing floor joists, timber frames for partition walls, and stairs, as well as second fix operations and carpentry maintenance. You'll practise in a purpose-built carpentry workshop and develop your English, maths, and employability skills through work experience placements.
Who this course is for
If you are working towards a career as a carpenter, then this Level 2 course will help you take your skills to the next level. You will learn more about first fix carpentry so you can confidently install floor joists, timber frames for partition walls, and kitchiens.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Level 1 course and GCSE English or maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll install floor joists and carry out first fix flooring and roofing work.
You'll build timber frames for partition walls and stairs.
You'll carry out second fix carpentry operations.
You'll perform carpentry maintenance tasks.
You'll apply health, safety, and welfare practices on construction sites.
You'll develop your understanding of building construction principles.
You'll use advanced power tools safely and accurately.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a purpose-built carpentry workshop. Practical tasks make up 60% of your assessment. Coursework accounts for 30%, and exams make up the remaining 10%. Accuracy and completing tasks within set time frames are part of how you're assessed. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout to help you meet recognised industry standards.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase your own PPE before the course starts. This includes safety boots and costs approximately £50. East Sussex College Group Hastings will confirm the full PPE list and anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial building sites.
Site joiner. Fit timber frames, floors, and staircases on site.
First fix carpenter. Specialise in structural timber work at the early build stage.
Second fix carpenter. Focus on doors, skirting, and finishing joinery.
Maintenance carpenter. Carry out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations. Broadens your skills into joinery and shopfitting.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths. Useful if you want to strengthen your qualifications for further study or employment.
