Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at East Sussex College Group Hastings
Cost�2000.00 A range of specified PPE will be required for this course and will cost approximately �50.The PPE required will consist of safety boots. There are also a number of opportunities throughout the year for various construction related trips which ma
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 and second fix carpentry, including installing floor joists, timber frames for partition walls, and stairs. You'll also develop English, maths, and employability skills through work experience placements. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.
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
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 principles on construction sites
You'll develop knowledge of building construction principles
You'll use advanced power tools safely and accurately
You'll complete work experience to build employability skills
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a purpose-built carpentry workshop. Assessment runs throughout the course. Practical tasks make up 60% of your final assessment, coursework makes up 30%, and exams account for the remaining 10%. Accuracy and completing tasks within set time frames are part of how you're assessed. Your tutor will give you constructive feedback to help you meet recognised industry standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Group Hastings will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter working on residential and commercial sites
First fix carpenter: specialist in frames, floors, and structural timber work
Second fix carpenter: fitting doors, skirting, stairs, and joinery finishes
Site joiner: working with timber components across construction projects
Maintenance carpenter: carrying out repairs and upkeep in buildings
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, allowing you to work on most UK construction sites as a recognised tradesperson.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach carpentry or construction skills in a college or training setting.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
