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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at London South East Colleges Holly Hill Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Bexley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Holly Hill Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification to get started. Over 36 weeks, you'll build the practical carpentry skills used on construction sites: setting out, first and second fix work, and working safely with timber and tools. This is a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.

Who this course is for

Further information is available on our website

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and prepare for carpentry work on site.
  • You'll develop first fix skills, including installing floor joists, stud walls, and roof structures.
  • You'll practise second fix techniques such as fitting doors, frames, and skirting boards.
  • You'll work safely with hand tools and power tools used in site carpentry.
  • You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
  • You'll learn how to select and use the right materials for different carpentry tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the underpinning theory. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Holly Hill Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Work on new builds, renovations, and fit-outs.
  • Site joiner. Specialise in timber work across construction projects.
  • First fix carpenter. Focus on structural timber work at the early build stage.
  • Second fix carpenter. Fit doors, frames, skirting, and finishing joinery.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Handle repairs and upkeep in housing or commercial properties.
  • Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial jobs independently.

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 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). Moves into more specialist joinery work.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach or train others in carpentry skills.
  • CSCS Green Card (Labourer). Some learners pursue this while completing their Level 2 to get on site sooner.
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