Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. You'll cover the core skills carpenters use on site: setting out, first and second fix work, and working safely with timber and tools. The course runs to 506 hours, giving you thorough grounding across all the main areas of the trade. City and Guilds level 2 site carpentry classes like these are a recognised step into carpentry work and further trade training. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and prepare for carpentry work on site.
You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including floors, studwork, and roofs.
You'll practise second fix carpentry, including door hanging, skirting, and architraves.
You'll work with a range of hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
You'll apply health and safety requirements relevant to construction sites.
You'll interpret drawings and specifications to carry out carpentry tasks.
You'll understand how to handle, store, and use timber and timber-based products correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based assessments that test your understanding of materials, methods, and safe working practices. Your progress is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout 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: work on new builds, refurbs, and fit-outs
Site joiner: cut and fix timber components on construction sites
First fix carpenter: frame floors, walls, and roof structures
Second fix carpenter: hang doors, fit skirting, architraves, and stairs
Shopfitter: install interiors in retail and commercial spaces
Maintenance carpenter: carry out repairs and upkeep in buildings
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): broadens your skills into joinery and opens further trade opportunities.
CSCS Card: once you hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, you can apply for the appropriate CSCS card to work on most UK construction sites.
