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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Newbury

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core skills of a site carpenter. You'll study principles of construction, structural carpentry, non-structural carpentry before and after plastering, and timber technology including the use of a circular saw. It runs for one year. The entry requirements include a Level 1 Carpentry qualification or equivalent, or at least GCSE grade 4 in English and maths.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry.

Who this course is for

You'll learn the main skills and knowledge you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter the world of work as a site carpenter.

You will study:

Principles of construction Structural carpentry Non-structural carpentry before plastering Non-structural carpentry following plastering Timber technology and the use of a circular sa

Entry requirements

You don't need any previous experience. You will have an interest in carpentry, a Level 1 or equivalent Carpentry qualification or at least GSCE grade 4 in English and maths.

Good hand-eye coordination is desirable along with an interest in developing skills and designing objects with wood.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of construction and how they apply on site.
  • You'll practise structural carpentry skills used in building frameworks.
  • You'll carry out non-structural carpentry work before plastering takes place.
  • You'll carry out non-structural carpentry work after plastering is complete.
  • You'll work with timber and learn to use a circular saw safely.
  • You'll develop the hand skills needed to cut, fasten, and shape wood accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Your progress is assessed through practical tasks, projects, and coursework. These show your ability to complete essential site carpentry tasks. You'll receive feedback throughout to help you improve.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, working on residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Site carpenter, fitting frameworks, floors, and structural timber on new builds.
  • Joiner, shaping and assembling timber components in a workshop or on site.
  • Maintenance carpenter, repairing and refurbishing buildings for property companies.
  • Self-employed carpenter, taking on domestic repair and renovation work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry, the next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-paid site roles.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining work with a local employer and further training.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations, broadening your skills across joinery and shopfitting.
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