Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day. A site carpenter works on building sites and in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components from the initial structure through to fixtures and fittings. This free site carpentry course runs over approximately 12 months of full-time daytime study. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge a working carpenter needs, from handling tools to erecting structural elements. The City and Guilds Level 2 Site Carpentry Qualification is a recognised step toward skilled trade work in construction.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/construction/
What you will learn
You'll use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll prepare and fix floor systems, including joists and floorboards.
You'll erect stud partition walls and door frames.
You'll install door linings, doors, and associated ironmongery.
You'll construct timber roofing components and understand roof structures.
You'll work to drawings and specifications on site.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshop and classroom settings at Grimsby Institute. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based tests covering the underpinning theory. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner. Workshop-based timber fabrication and fitting.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep work in commercial or residential properties.
Shopfitter. Installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Formwork carpenter. Constructing temporary structures for concrete pours.
Self-employed carpenter. Taking on domestic and small commercial contracts.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship. Combines on-site work with structured training if you secure an employer.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you later want to teach or train others in the trade.
