Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Bromley. Evening classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, part-time over 34 weeks. You can fit this site carpentry qualification around your existing work or other commitments. You'll cover the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site, from working with timber to installing structural components. To join, you'll typically need 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (English and maths are desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
Who this course is for
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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 prepare for carpentry work on site.
You'll develop skills in cutting, shaping, and fixing timber components.
You'll install first and second fix carpentry, including floors, frames, and door linings.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll select and use the correct hand tools and power tools for each task.
You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills, along with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress will be assessed against the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma standards throughout the course.
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. Site carpentry work on residential and commercial builds.
Joiner. Crafting and fitting timber components off-site.
Construction operative. General site work with a carpentry specialism.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
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 senior site roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery). Broadens your skills into joinery and workshop-based timber work.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but you'll need one to work on most UK construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
