Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time during the day. This level 2 site carpentry qualification takes one year to complete and covers the practical and technical skills carpenters use on construction sites. To join, you'll need a Level 1 Multi-Skills Construction or Carpentry and Joinery qualification (including Level 1 English and/or maths), or relevant industry experience at the same level.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Level 1 Multi-Skills Construction/Carpentry & Joinery including level 1 English and/or maths. Or Relevant industrial experience including English and or maths at level 1.
What you will learn
You'll cut, shape, and fix timber components used in construction.
You'll install first and second fix carpentry, including floors, frames, and doors.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
You'll understand the properties of timber and building materials.
You'll apply jointing and fixing techniques used in site carpentry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops and classroom-based theory at Suffolk New College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units. Your tutor will observe your work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on new builds, renovations, and fit-outs.
Site carpenter. First and second fix work on construction sites.
Joiner. Craft and install timber components in workshops or on site.
Shopfitter. Install interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial jobs independently.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). Broadens your skills into joinery work.
Apprenticeship (Advanced Carpentry and Joinery). Combine work and study at Level 3 while earning a wage.
