Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Bristol. Classes run at SGS College Filton Campus, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time route into the trade, covering the skills and knowledge carpenters use on site. The course runs to 408 hours in total. You'll cover first and second fix carpentry, working safely, and using hand and power tools correctly. Fees apply for this course. Students aged 16 to 18 years old pay a significantly reduced fee, and concessions may be available if you're 19 or over. Check the college website for current fee details.
Who this course is for
Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and prepare for carpentry work on site.
You'll develop skills in forming and stripping formwork for in-situ concrete.
You'll practise erecting and dismantling timber framing and stud partitions.
You'll learn to install first fix components, including floor joists, flat roofs, and pitched roofs.
You'll develop second fix skills, including fitting doors, frames, and ironmongery.
You'll work with a range of hand tools and portable power tools safely.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for construction environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering underpinning theory. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds qualification standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SGS College Filton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Site carpenter: first and second fix work for housebuilders and contractors.
Formwork carpenter: specialist concrete formwork on larger construction projects.
Shopfitter: interior fit-out work in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
Self-employed carpenter: take on domestic joinery and renovation work.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, opening doors to higher-grade site work and better pay.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery): if you want to specialise in joinery rather than structural carpentry.
CSCS Card: once you hold a relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most UK construction sites require.
