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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus – Evening

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham. Evening site carpentry classes run at Longbridge Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course takes one year part-time. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge carpenters use on site, from setting out and forming structures to installing fixtures and fittings. Adults aged 19 and over go directly onto the Level 2. If your maths and English aren't yet at GCSE Grade 4, you'll study those alongside the course.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 one-year qualification is for you if you are looking to start a career in the construction sector and learn a trade as a carpenter. There are separate classes for 16-18 year olds and for adults. Our construction centres are the perfect place for you to develop your skills and knowledge of the profession. You will benefit from fully equipped workshops with industry standard equipment, and tutors, who have a wealth of industry experience, to help you get to grips with this fast-paced industry. You can focus on either carpentry or bench joinery.

Entry requirements

You'll need to have completed the Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery at Level 1 if you are 16-18.

If you are aged 19+ then you will go direct onto a Level 2.

If you have not achieved your maths and English to GCSE Grade 4, you will study for these alongside this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and form structural carcassing on site.
  • You'll learn how to install first and second fix carpentry components, including frames, doors, and staircases.
  • You'll develop safe working practices and how to use hand and power tools correctly.
  • You'll learn how to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based products.
  • You'll learn how to work at height safely and follow site regulations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions using industry-standard equipment, supported by classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks completed in the workshop with knowledge-based tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry operations to a set standard. Evening classes at Longbridge Campus mean you work through the course over the year in structured sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: work on new builds, refurbishments, and fit-outs.
  • Site carpenter: first and second fix work across residential and commercial sites.
  • Joiner: workshop-based production of doors, windows, and staircases.
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
  • 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): if you want to specialise in joinery work.
  • CSCS Card: once you hold a relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card, which most construction sites require.
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