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Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Truro

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. You'll study the principles of building construction, health and safety on construction sites, and environmental responsibilities. Practical sessions use professional tools and equipment in dedicated workshop environments. You'll need a Grade 2 GCSE in English and Maths to apply. The course takes one year. A level 2 site carpentry qualification opens the door to working as a carpenter on construction sites across the UK.

Who this course is for

Students will learn the principles of constructing buildings and the types of information used in building design and construction, as well as health, safety, and environmental issues faced on construction sites. Truro and Penwith College has excellent working environments where students learn and develop practical skills. This course is designed to prepare students to be work ready, creating a real world carpentry experience with the latest professional tools and equipment to make study as close to a working environment as possible. The course is delivered by passionate lecturers with many years experience in the trade. The lecturers are well equipped to advise and deliver students onto the career pathway they desire; completion of a Site Carpentry Diploma can open doors to many other routes within the construction profession. Supervisory skills such as planning, organising and pricing work will be covered along with practical skills specific to site carpentry including first fix and second fix tasks.

Entry requirements

Students will require a Grade 2 GCSE in English and Maths, a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic.

Students must be able to work alone, as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of constructing buildings and how structures go together.
  • You'll read and interpret technical drawings and construction information.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and environmental practices used on construction sites.
  • You'll use professional carpentry tools and equipment safely and accurately.
  • You'll cut, shape, and fix timber components for floors, roofs, and frames.
  • You'll install first and second fix carpentry elements, including doors, frames, and stairs.
  • You'll work independently and as part of a team on practical carpentry tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical work in workshop environments. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills using professional tools and equipment, with knowledge-based assessments covering construction principles, health and safety, and building design. You'll need to show you can work both independently and as part of a team.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Truro College 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: cutting and fitting timber components in construction.
  • Formwork Carpenter: building temporary structures for concrete work.
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
  • Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
  • Self-employed Carpenter: working for yourself on local building projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, allowing you to work on most UK construction sites as a qualified tradesperson.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery): if you want to specialise in joinery work.
  • CSCS Green Labourer Card: some learners pursue this while completing their Level 2 to get site access during training.
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