Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC, full-time during the day. You'll spend around 10 months building the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site every day. The course covers setting out, first and second fix carpentry, and working safely with timber and tools. You'll work toward the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, a site carpentry qualification that employers in construction recognise. Level 2 Site Carpentry is a step toward the Level 3 NVQ that carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and prepare for carpentry work on site.
You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof structures.
You'll practise second fix carpentry, including door hanging, skirting, and architrave fitting.
You'll work safely with hand tools, power tools, and timber materials.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for construction sites.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills, and written or online tests to confirm your technical knowledge. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: site carpentry work on new-build and refurbishment projects.
Joiner: workshop-based timber fabrication and fitting.
Construction operative: general site work with a carpentry specialism.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and installations in housing or commercial buildings.
Self-employed carpenter: taking on domestic and small commercial jobs.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across joinery and site carpentry.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you learn and gain on-site experience with an employer.
