Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Rotherham – Rotherham College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the practical and technical skills that site carpentry work demands. Units cover the core tasks carpenters carry out on construction sites, from setting out and forming structures to installing fixtures and fittings. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 site carpentry qualification is the right starting point for you.

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 form structural carcassing components
  • You'll learn how to install first and second fix carpentry components
  • You'll develop skills in using and maintaining hand tools and power tools safely
  • You'll learn how to interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites
  • You'll practise working with timber and timber-based products to industry standards

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills in a workshop environment, with knowledge-based tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units. Rotherham College delivers this as a full-time daytime course, so you'll progress through the content steadily across the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. How to become a carpenter starts here, on site.
  • Site Joiner. Cutting and fitting timber components on construction projects.
  • First Fix Carpenter. Structural framing, floors, and roof timbers.
  • Second Fix Carpenter. Doors, skirting, staircases, and fitted units.
  • Maintenance Carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or commercial buildings.
  • Shopfitter. Installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry. Deepens technical knowledge for those moving into more complex or supervisory work.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines on-site work with structured training toward full trade qualification.

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