Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Consett. Classes run at Derwentside College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll develop hands-on practical skills in site carpentry, including building modern roofs with trusses, hanging doors, and kitchen installation. Entry requires a recognised Level 1 construction qualification in the trade area, or GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English. This site carpentry qualification gives you the technical grounding to work as a carpenter in the construction industry.
Who this course is for
These qualifications provide the practical and technical skills needed to become a craftsperson, this is college based course which gives you real life hands on experience needed to successful work in the construction industry. During these courses, you will take your skill to the next level, you will build modern roofs with trusses, hang doors and kitchen installation if you choose the site option. If bench joinery is your choice then you will use hand skills, equipment such as routers, mortise machines, spindle moulders to make straight stairs and half glazed windows.
Entry requirements
A recognised level 1 construction qualification in the trade area, GCSE grade 4/5 (C) in Maths & English or relevant
What you will learn
You'll build modern roofs using truss systems.
You'll hang doors to a professional standard.
You'll carry out kitchen installation work.
You'll use hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
You'll apply the practical techniques needed for site carpentry work.
You'll develop the technical knowledge required to work in construction.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a college-based workshop setting, gaining the kind of experience needed for real site carpentry work. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the demands of working in construction. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry tasks to the required standard throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derwentside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on construction sites.
Site joiner: fitting structural timber elements on building projects.
First fix carpenter: installing frames, floors, and studwork.
Second fix carpenter: fitting doors, skirting, and architraves.
Maintenance carpenter: repair and upkeep work in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter: taking on domestic and commercial jobs.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, and the next step for those wanting to progress on site.
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery: if you want to develop workshop-based joinery skills alongside or instead of site work.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine paid work with structured training toward a full occupational standard.
