Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Kidderminster. Classes run full-time at Kidderminster College Main Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the practical skills and knowledge you need to work on construction sites as a carpenter. You'll study site carpentry classes covering first and second fix work, including floors, roofs, door frames, and timber stud partitions. Check with the college about concessions that may be available. The City and Guilds Level 2 site carpentry qualification is recognised by employers across the construction industry.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject
Entry requirements
Please see our website for current details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and install timber floor systems
You'll learn how to form and install timber stud partitions
You'll learn how to install door frames, doors, and ironmongery
You'll learn how to form and install roofing structures including cut roofs
You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites, following health and safety regulations
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
You'll learn how to select and use carpentry hand tools and power tools correctly
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills to a set standard, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your work is assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kidderminster College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new-build and refurbishment projects.
First fix carpenter. Structural timber work including floors, roofs, and partitions.
Second fix carpenter. Fitting doors, skirting, and joinery finishes.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep work in housing or commercial buildings.
Shopfitter. Installing interiors and fixtures in retail and commercial spaces.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The qualification carpenters need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card. It builds directly on your Level 2 skills with more complex site tasks.
Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship. Combines on-site work with structured training and lets you earn while you learn.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach or train others in carpentry skills later in your career.
