Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College, full time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the construction industry, carpentry and joinery tools and techniques, marking out, manufacturing joinery products, and second fix carpentry operations. To enrol, you'll need a relevant Level 1 qualification and GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above. This site carpentry qualification is a strong starting point for work in the construction industry or for moving on to a Level 3 course or apprenticeship.
Who this course is for
This qualification equips students with the knowledge and understanding to progress into a job role in the construction industry. Students also have the option to go on to undertake a Level 3 qualification or progress onto an apprenticeship in their chosen trade.
Entry requirements
A relevant Level 1 qualification AND GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above
What you will learn
You'll learn how the construction industry is structured and how site carpentry fits within it.
You'll use carpentry and joinery portable power tools safely and accurately.
You'll mark out routine joinery products from setting out details.
You'll produce setting out details for routine joinery products.
You'll manufacture standard joinery products to industry standards.
You'll carry out second fix carpentry operations.
How you will learn
You'll study in workshops equipped to reflect construction industry conditions. Learning is hands-on and practical, combining workshop sessions with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks and written or knowledge-based elements as required by the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stephenson College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on site fitting timber frames, doors, and joinery.
Site carpenter. How to become a site carpenter starts with this level 2 site carpentry course.
Joiner. Manufacture and fit joinery products in workshops or on site.
Shopfitter. Install interior fittings in commercial premises.
Maintenance carpenter. Carry out repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step if you want to work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex carpentry work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3). Earn while you learn on site, applying your skills in a real employment setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. Deepen your technical knowledge and widen the scope of work you can take on.
