Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Skelmersdale. Classes run full-time during the day at West Lancashire College, over 35 weeks. You'll cover the core skills carpenters use on site, from setting out and forming structures to installing first and second fix components. This is a City and Guilds level 2 site carpentry qualification, so it carries real weight with construction employers. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject, for further details please check College website
Entry requirements
Please Visit College website: www.westlancs.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and prepare for carpentry work on site.
You'll develop skills in erecting structural carcassing, including roofs and floors.
You'll install first fix components such as frames, partitions, and stud walls.
You'll fit second fix joinery including doors, skirting, and architraves.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom teaching. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units. Your tutor will assess your practical work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Lancashire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner. Crafting and fitting timber components in workshops or on site.
Construction operative. Entry-level site roles using carpentry skills.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or commercial properties.
Self-employed carpenter. Taking on domestic and small commercial jobs.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. If you want to add a competence-based NVQ alongside this qualification, it strengthens your case with employers.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combines paid work with structured training toward full trade status.
