Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year building the practical and technical skills carpenters use on site every day. The course covers timber framing, first and second fix carpentry, and the safe use of hand and power tools. A City and Guilds level 2 site carpentry qualification carries real weight with construction employers. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements; you'll also have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and construct timber frames and stud partitions
You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including floor joists, roof structures, and door linings
You'll practise second fix work such as fitting skirting boards, architraves, and doors
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately
You'll apply health and safety regulations relevant to construction sites
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
You'll understand the properties and uses of different timber and wood-based materials
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills to set standards, alongside knowledge-based tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year. Full-time daytime attendance at The Sheffield College means you cover the full qualification in a structured, focused programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments
Joiner: workshop-based cutting and fitting of timber components
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
Self-employed carpenter: working independently across domestic projects
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 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across joinery and site carpentry at a higher level.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you learn and gain on-site experience alongside your qualification.
