Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This is a focused route into carpentry, covering the practical skills and knowledge that construction employers look for. The course runs for around 506 hours in total. You'll work toward the City and Guilds Level 2 site carpentry qualification, covering everything from setting out and forming structures to fixing and finishing.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn to set out and form first and second fix carpentry components
You'll develop skills in erecting structural carcassing for roofs and floors
You'll practise installing door frames, window frames, and linings
You'll learn to fix floor coverings, skirting boards, and architraves
You'll understand how to work safely on construction sites, following health and safety regulations
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
You'll use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools correctly
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills, along with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College 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. Crafting and fitting timber components off-site.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work while building experience.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter. Taking on residential and commercial contracts.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Bench Joinery. If you want to specialise in workshop-based joinery rather than on-site work.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but required on most UK construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
