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Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, with separate timetables for 16 to 18 year olds and adults. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll build practical woodworking skills across first and second fixing, carcassing, circular saw operation, and carpentry maintenance. The course is predominantly hands-on, using fully equipped workshops with industry-standard tools. If you're 16 to 18, you'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery to join. Adults aged 19 and over go directly onto the Level 2.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 one-year qualification is for you if you are looking to start a career in the construction sector and learn a trade as a carpenter. There are separate classes for 16-18 year olds and for adults. Our construction centres are the perfect place for you to develop your skills and knowledge of the profession. You will benefit from fully equipped workshops with industry standard equipment, and tutors, who have a wealth of industry experience, to help you get to grips with this fast-paced industry. You can focus on either carpentry or bench joinery.

Entry requirements

You'll need to have completed the Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery at Level 1 if you are 16-18.

If you are aged 19+ then you will go direct onto a Level 2.

If you have not achieved your maths and English to GCSE Grade 4, you will study for these alongside this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll set up and operate a circular saw safely.
  • You'll carry out carcassing work as part of first fixing.
  • You'll install partitions, frames, and stairs.
  • You'll complete second fixing tasks including doors, locks, and kitchens.
  • You'll carry out carpentry maintenance and repairs.
  • You'll develop a range of practical woodworking techniques.
  • You'll study maths and English alongside the course if you haven't yet reached GCSE Grade 4 in both subjects.

How you will learn

The course is predominantly practical, delivered in fully equipped workshops with industry-standard equipment. Classroom sessions support and extend your practical work. Learning is also reinforced through visits from construction companies. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, combining practical tasks with classroom-based elements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential or commercial sites.
  • Site Carpenter: first and second fixing work across new-build projects.
  • Joiner: workshop-based joinery and bespoke timber work.
  • Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
  • Construction Apprentice: entry-level apprenticeship with a building contractor.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the natural next step, opening doors to more skilled site roles and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine on-site work with structured training and earn while you learn.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Site Carpentry: for those moving into supervisory or specialist carpentry work.
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