Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. If you don't have those grades in English or Maths, you'll study them alongside the course. Over one year, you'll develop the practical carpentry skills that construction employers look for, from first fix to second fix work. This is a City and Guilds site carpentry qualification built around hands-on training.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE passes (grade 4 or above), including English and MathsEntrants who do not have a grade 4 or above in English and Maths will continue studying these at the college
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and install timber stud partitions and floor systems
You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including door frames and linings
You'll practise second fix carpentry, including fitting doors, skirting, and architraves
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
You'll use and maintain a range of hand tools and power tools safely
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites
You'll understand the properties and uses of different timber and timber-based materials
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions using the college's trade facilities. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry operations to industry standards across both first and second fix work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus 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 timber components in new-build construction
First Fix Carpenter: structural timber work at frame and floor stage
Second Fix Carpenter: doors, skirting, stairs, and finishing joinery
Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
Self-employed Carpenter: working independently across domestic 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 natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry: deeper technical knowledge for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you learn, combining on-site experience with formal qualification.
