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

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Bromley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), with English and maths desirable, or a Level 1 qualification. Over 35 weeks, you'll develop the practical carpentry skills used on construction sites, from first and second fix work to setting out and installing timber components. This is a solid starting point for anyone looking to work as a carpenter. 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 prepare for carpentry work on site.
  • You'll install first fix components, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof timbers.
  • You'll carry out second fix work, including doors, skirting boards, 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.
  • You'll work with a range of timber materials and understand their properties.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops and classrooms at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based assessments. You'll be observed carrying out work to industry standards, and your understanding of underpinning knowledge will be tested through written or online assessments.

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. Work on residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Site joiner. Cut, fit, and install timber on building projects.
  • Formwork carpenter. Build temporary structures to shape concrete.
  • Shopfitter. Install interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Handle repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
  • Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and small-scale commercial work.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step if you want to qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex site work.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). Broadens your skills into joinery alongside carpentry.
  • Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combine work and study to build experience while earning.
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