Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Hereford. Evening site carpentry classes run at Herefordshire College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This is a practical, hands-on course that builds on Level 1 skills. You'll follow either a site carpentry or bench joinery pathway, depending on your goals. The course runs over 10 months part-time. To join, you'll need to have completed the Intermediate Evening Course or pass a skills test showing the right level of industry experience.
Who this course is for
Building upon the skills developed at Level 1, this Level 2 course has two potential pathways: site carpentry or bench joinery. Both are delivered by experienced staff committed to helping individuals to achieve at their highest potential. These courses are challenging and predominantly delivered in a practical format.
Entry requirements
Completion of the Intermediate Evening Course or a skills test to prove level of industrial experience appropriate to the course.
What you will learn
You'll develop core site carpentry techniques used on construction projects.
You'll work with timber to form floors, roofs, and structural frameworks.
You'll fit doors, windows, and frames to industry standards.
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry work.
How you will learn
This course is predominantly practical. You'll learn through hands-on workshop sessions in the classroom and practical environment at Herefordshire College. Experienced staff guide you through both the technical and practical elements. Assessment is based on your practical performance and demonstration of skills throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential or commercial sites.
Site Joiner: fitting structural timber elements on construction projects.
Bench Joiner: workshop-based joinery, making doors, windows, and staircases.
Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
Self-employed Carpenter: working independently across a range of projects.
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 if you want to work at a higher level on site.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry: deepens technical knowledge for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
CSCS Card: once you hold the right NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card, which most construction sites require.
