Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Worksop. Classes run full-time during the day at North Notts College, over one year. You'll cover the core skills carpenters use on site, from setting out and fixing floor joists to installing doors, frames, and first and second fix carpentry. This is a City and Guilds level 2 site carpentry qualification, so the certificate carries weight with employers in the construction industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and fix timber floor joists and coverings
You'll learn how to install stud partitions and door linings
You'll learn how to hang and fit doors, including ironmongery
You'll learn first fix carpentry, including structural carcassing
You'll learn second fix carpentry, including skirting, architrave, and staircase components
You'll learn how to work safely on site, following health and safety regulations
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out carpentry tasks to industry standards, with written tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Notts 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. Bench-based joinery, making doors, windows, and staircases.
Construction operative. General site work with a carpentry specialism.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter. Running your own carpentry and joinery business.
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 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). Broadens your skills into joinery and bench work.
CSCS card. Once you hold a relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most UK construction sites require.
