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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Penzance

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study building construction principles, how to read and use technical design information, and health, safety, and environmental practices on construction sites. Practical sessions use professional tools and equipment in workshop environments designed to reflect real site conditions. Entry requires GCSE grade 2 or above in English and Maths.

Who this course is for

Students will learn the principles of constructing buildings and the types of information used in building design and construction, as well as health, safety, and environmental issues faced on construction sites. Truro and Penwith College has excellent working environments where students learn and develop practical skills. This course is designed to prepare students to be work ready, creating a real world carpentry experience with the latest professional tools and equipment to make study as close to a working environment as possible. The course is delivered by passionate lecturers with many years experience in the trade. The lecturers are well equipped to advise and deliver students onto the career pathway they desire; completion of a Site Carpentry Diploma can open doors to many other routes within the construction profession. Supervisory skills such as planning, organising and pricing work will be covered along with practical skills specific to site carpentry including first fix and second fix tasks.

Entry requirements

Students will require a Grade 2 GCSE in English and Maths, a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic.

Students must be able to work alone, as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of constructing buildings and how structures go together.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings and the information used in building design.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and environmental practices relevant to construction sites.
  • You'll develop practical carpentry skills using professional tools and equipment.
  • You'll work independently and as part of a team on carpentry tasks.
  • You'll practise first and second fix carpentry techniques used on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in workshop environments. Assessment covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry tasks to a professional standard, demonstrating safe working practices throughout. The full-time daytime timetable at Penwith College keeps learning structured and progressive across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter working on new builds and fit-outs.
  • Site carpenter: first and second fix work on residential and commercial sites.
  • Joiner: workshop-based production of doors, frames, and staircases.
  • Shopfitter: installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
  • Self-employed carpenter: working for yourself on 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 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery): if you want to specialise in joinery rather than site carpentry.
  • Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine on-site work with structured training and earn while you learn.
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