Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run full-time at Weston College South West Skills Campus. This free site carpentry course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study site carpentry over around 11 months, covering the skills carpenters use on construction sites every day. The level 2 site carpentry qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and is recognised by employers across the construction industry. Site carpentry classes cover both practical techniques and underpinning knowledge.
Who this course is for
Courses for 16-18 year olds
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and install first-fix carpentry, including floor joists and stud partitions.
You'll learn how to fit second-fix carpentry such as doors, frames, and skirting boards.
You'll develop skills in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites, following health and safety regulations.
You'll learn how to select and use carpentry hand tools and power tools correctly.
You'll develop knowledge of timber and building materials used in site carpentry.
You'll learn how to install stairs and associated components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out carpentry tasks, with written tests to check your knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weston College South West Skills Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on construction sites fitting timber structures and finishes.
Site joiner. Specialist joinery work on residential and commercial builds.
First-fix carpenter. Focus on structural timber work at the early build stage.
Second-fix carpenter. Fit doors, skirting, and staircases after plastering.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and replace timber fixtures in buildings.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial carpentry contracts.
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 Site Joinery Qualification. Moves into more specialist joinery work.
Carpentry Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you develop your skills with an employer.
CSCS Green Labourer Card. Some learners apply for this while completing their Level 2 to get site access during training.
