Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Widnes. Full-time daytime classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, making it a focused route if you want to move quickly into the trade. Over one year, you'll build practical skills across safe working practices, roofing and flooring, stairs and kitchens, and fitting doors, windows, skirting boards, and architraves. Entry is based on your GCSE results and a course interview, which will determine the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Aimed at School Leavers. The course will cover a detailed understanding of the following topics: Safe Working PracticesInformation, Quantities and Communication with Others, Building Methods and Construction, Roofing & Flooring, Stairs & Kitchens, Skirting boards, architraves, Door frames, Doors and windows. As part of the course you will produce several pieces of practical work to be assessed that will demonstrate your ability and allow you to progress.
Entry requirements
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
What you will learn
You'll apply safe working practices on site
You'll read and interpret construction information and quantities
You'll understand building methods and construction principles
You'll work with roofing and flooring systems
You'll fit stairs and kitchen units
You'll install skirting boards, architraves, door frames, doors, and windows
You'll produce assessed practical work that demonstrates your carpentry skills
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment is based on practical work you produce during the course. Each piece of practical work is assessed to demonstrate your ability in the skills covered. Your GCSE results and an interview will determine the level you start at.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on site fitting timber structures and finishes.
Site joiner. Cut and install timber components in construction.
First fix carpenter. Frame walls, floors, and roof structures.
Second fix carpenter. Fit doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases.
Kitchen fitter. Measure and install kitchen units and worktops.
Shopfitter. Fit out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance carpenter. Handle repairs and installations in buildings.
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 senior site roles.
Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship. Combine work and study to earn while you build experience.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you later want to teach carpentry or construction skills.
