Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House, with full-time daytime study over one year. You'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above to enrol. The course covers first and second fix carpentry tasks, timber frame construction, installing doors and linings, and reading working drawings. You'll combine practical workshop sessions with classroom theory, and gain experience through site visits and trade shows.
Who this course is for
Considering a career as a Carpenter? Our Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry, Level 2 will develop your knowledge and experience to become a qualified Carpenter. Throughout the courses student will have the opportunity to gain job related work experience and are taken to various trade shows and local construction sites
Entry requirements
GCSE English and maths as a Grade 4 and above as well as a desire to work in the industry
What you will learn
You'll install floor joists, roof components, and timber frames
You'll carry out first and second fix carpentry tasks to industry standards
You'll fit doors, linings, and mouldings with accurate finishing
You'll use power tools safely and effectively
You'll interpret working drawings and specifications
You'll apply health and safety legislation on site
You'll understand structural principles and construction technology
You'll work with materials sustainably and communicate effectively as part of a site team
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks observed and marked in the workshop, written or online knowledge tests, a portfolio of evidence, and tutor observation with feedback. Classes are full-time and run during the day at Alliance House in Redditch.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring stationery, steel toe-capped boots, a tape measure, and a scale rule. Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential and commercial sites
Joiner: workshop-based cutting, shaping, and fitting of timber
Site operative: general construction work with carpentry specialism
Shopfitter: fitting interiors in retail and commercial spaces
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, and the natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 Diploma in Joinery: if you want to specialise in workshop-based joinery and cabinet making.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combine on-site work with further study and earn while you learn.
