Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. The course runs for 42 weeks and covers the practical and technical skills used on construction sites. You'll work toward the City and Guilds Level 2 site carpentry qualification, learning how to work with timber, fix first and second fix components, and meet industry safety standards. Site carpentry classes cover both hands-on workshop practice and underpinning knowledge. This is a solid starting point if you want to work as a carpenter in the construction industry.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and form structural carcassing on site.
You'll install first fix components, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof structures.
You'll fit second fix components such as doors, skirting, architrave, and stairs.
You'll apply safe working practices and comply with health and safety requirements.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll select and use the hand tools and power tools appropriate to each task.
You'll understand the properties and uses of timber and timber-based products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity at City College Plymouth. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out tasks to industry standards, with knowledge-based tests and assignments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Full-time daytime attendance means you cover the material in a focused block over 42 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on residential and commercial builds.
Joiner. Bench-based timber work and bespoke fitting.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Formwork carpenter. Constructing temporary structures for concrete pours.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing, schools, or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter. Taking on domestic and small commercial 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 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). Broadens your skills into joinery and bench work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you later want to teach or train others in the trade.
CSCS card application. Once you hold the Level 3 NVQ, you can apply for the Skilled Worker card most sites require.
