Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run at Weston College South West Skills Campus, full-time during the day. This site carpentry qualification covers the core skills carpenters use on construction sites, from setting out and forming structures to installing doors, windows, and floor systems. The course runs for around 11 months. You'll work toward a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.
Who this course is for
Courses for 16-18 year olds
What you will learn
You'll set out and form structural carcassing components such as roofs, floors, and stud walls.
You'll install first and second fix joinery, including door frames, windows, and skirting boards.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools safely.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
You'll select and use the correct materials and fixings for each task.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom study. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate carpentry skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do across the units.
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: how to become a carpenter on residential and commercial sites.
Site Joiner: fitting structural and finishing timber elements on construction projects.
First Fix Carpenter: framing, roofing, and structural timber work at the early build stage.
Second Fix Carpenter: installing doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases after plastering.
Maintenance Carpenter: timber repairs and joinery work in housing or facilities management.
Self-employed Carpenter: taking on domestic joinery and construction contracts independently.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many construction employers and sites require.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry: broadens your technical knowledge and supports progression to senior or supervisory roles.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3): combine work and study to gain on-site experience alongside a recognised qualification.
