Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Basford, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year learning to plan jobs, work with timber, hang doors, erect roof trusses, lay floor boarding, and use industry-standard woodwork machinery. Practical work in dedicated construction workshops is central to the course, alongside paper-based assessments and health and safety study. You'll also meet employers and visit live projects. Entry requires a Level 1 vocational qualification in a related field and four GCSEs at grades 9 - 3, including English Language and Maths, with at least one at grade 9 - 4. Functional Skills qualifications are accepted as equivalents.
Who this course is for
Perfect if you've got a keen eye for detail, enjoy woodwork and making things and have a genuine interest in pursuing a career as a carpenter or joiner.
Entry requirements
You'll need to have completed a Level 1 vocational qualification in a related field and have gained 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), including English Language and Maths - one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4 (A*-C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. For applicants aged 19+, relevant industry experience may be considered.
What you will learn
You'll plan and set out timber for carpentry jobs
You'll form timber joints and assemble joinery components
You'll hang doors, fix skirting, and box in pipework
You'll erect roof trusses and lay floor boarding
You'll produce doors, windows, and stairwells
You'll design moulds and operate industry-standard woodwork machinery
You'll apply health and safety practices on site
You'll liaise with suppliers and prepare for jobs professionally
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in dedicated construction workshops, combined with classroom study. Assessment includes paper-based tests and practical assessments. The course also includes employer visits and trips to live projects. English, maths, work experience, and personal development are built into the full programme of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts here, working on timber frames, doors, and roofs
Joiner: craft and fit joinery components in workshops or on site
Site operative: support carpentry and construction teams on live projects
Shopfitter: install fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces
Maintenance carpenter: repair and replace timber elements in buildings
Roof truss erector: specialist role in structural timber work
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 Advanced Technical Diploma in Joinery: broadens your skills into more complex joinery work.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine work and study to build experience while earning.
Functional Skills Level 2 in English or Maths: if you need to strengthen these alongside your trade qualification.
