Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available for eligible learners. Check the college website for current details. This City and Guilds site carpentry qualification covers the practical skills carpenters use on construction sites, from first fix to second fix work. You'll study full-time over one year. Site carpentry classes combine workshop practice with underpinning knowledge of materials, tools, and safe working methods.
Who this course is for
Please see Moulton College website for full details
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll install floor joists, stud partitions, and timber frames.
You'll fit door frames, doors, and window frames.
You'll install skirting boards, architraves, and other second fix joinery.
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 appropriate materials for carpentry tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at Moulton College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills to a set standard, with knowledge-based tests covering materials, methods, and safe working. Your work is assessed against City and Guilds criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner. Bench-based joinery and fitted furniture installation.
Construction operative. General construction work while building carpentry experience.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
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 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry. Deepens technical knowledge for complex carpentry work.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). Short course for carpenters moving into supervisory roles on site.
