Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Sunderland. Evening classes run at Sunderland College Bede Campus, so you can fit this site carpentry qualification around your existing commitments. You'll work through practical workshops covering essential tools, building materials, and construction drawings. The course requires you to be aged 19 or above. You'll also need GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or a Level 2 equivalent, or be working toward them.
Who this course is for
Unlock the potential of a skilled trade that combines creativity with craftsmanship in our Level 2 Site Carpentry. This programme is meticulously designed to equip you with thel skills and knowledge essential for a career in carpentry. Through practical workshops and expert-led tutorials, you'll learn how to master the use of essential tools, understand building materials, and execute construction drawings with precision. You'll also gain hands-on experience in real-world carpentry tasks, from framing to finishing. Whether you aspire to work on construction sites or wish to pursue further specialisation, this course offers the robust training needed to excel. Join a community of passionate craftsmen and craftswomen who are shaping the future of construction with every timber cut and nail driven. Your journey to professional excellence in carpentry starts here, where your passion for building can truly flourish.
Entry requirements
You will need to be aged 19 or above to join. There are no formal entry qualifications, however, the course does require students to have or work towards gaining GCSE Maths and English grade C/4, or an equivalent level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings.
You'll identify and work with a range of building materials.
You'll carry out first and second fix carpentry tasks.
You'll apply health and safety practices on site.
You'll measure, mark out, and cut timber components to specification.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening, combining practical workshop sessions with expert-led tutorials. You'll develop hands-on skills through real carpentry tasks. Assessment is through practical observation and skills demonstration, alongside any written or knowledge-based elements required by the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sunderland College Bede Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential and commercial sites.
Site Joiner: fitting doors, frames, and timber components on construction projects.
First Fix Carpenter: structural timber work including floors, walls, and roofs.
Second Fix Carpenter: finishing work such as skirting, architrave, and staircases.
Maintenance Carpenter: repair and upkeep of timber fixtures in buildings.
Self-employed Carpenter: take on private contracts once experienced.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card, opening doors to a wider range of site roles.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): deepens technical knowledge and prepares you for supervisory or specialist work.
Carpentry Apprenticeship (Level 3): combine paid work with structured training toward full trade status.
