Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. You'll study the City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry, covering the practical and technical skills carpenters use on construction sites. The course runs to 400 hours, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and prepare for first and second fix carpentry work.
You'll develop skills in installing floor coverings, door frames, and door linings.
You'll practise fitting skirting boards, architraves, and other timber mouldings.
You'll learn how to erect and dismantle timber stud partitions.
You'll understand how to work safely on construction sites, including using hand and power tools correctly.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll develop knowledge of materials, fixings, and their correct applications in site carpentry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds Technical Certificate standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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 Joiner: fitting timber components and structures on construction projects.
First Fix Carpenter: installing structural timber work at the early build stage.
Second Fix Carpenter: fitting doors, skirting, and finishing timber elements.
Maintenance Carpenter: carrying out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Self-employed Carpenter: taking on private contracts once qualified and experienced.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the NVQ route that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, recognised on most UK construction sites.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for carpenters looking to take on more complex work and advance their career.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery): broadens your skills into joinery alongside carpentry.
