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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Bromley. Evening site carpentry classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, so you can study around work or other commitments. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification to get started. The course runs over 34 weeks part-time, covering the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site every day. A free site carpentry course for adults looking to move into the construction trades. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.

Who this course is for

Further information is available on our website

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and install first and second fix carpentry components.
  • You'll develop skills in using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
  • You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll practise cutting and shaping timber to precise measurements.
  • You'll learn how to install door frames, linings, skirting boards, and architraves.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll gain knowledge of materials, their properties, and correct storage.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based assessments covering underpinning theory. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course. Your tutor will observe your work and sign off competencies as you progress through the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bromley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. How to become a carpenter: this level 2 site carpentry qualification is your starting point.
  • Site carpenter. Work on residential and commercial construction projects.
  • Joiner. Craft and fit timber components in workshops or on site.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Carry out repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
  • Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic work once you've built site experience.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for experienced carpenters, and the qualification needed for a CSCS Skilled Worker card.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations. Broadens your skills across joinery and site work.
  • CSCS Green Card (Labourer). Some learners work on site while studying; a CSCS card gives you site access during that time.
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