Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Stroud. Classes run at SGS Stroud Campus, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time route into the trade, covering the core skills carpenters use on site. The course runs to 408 hours. You'll study site carpentry classes covering first and second fix work, timber framing, and the safe use of hand and power tools. Fees apply for all learners, though 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 form structural carcassing on site.
You'll learn how to install first and second fix carpentry components, including floors, doors, and windows.
You'll develop skills in using and maintaining hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to work safely on site, including health and safety regulations relevant to carpentry.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll gain knowledge of materials, their properties, and appropriate uses in site carpentry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Full-time daytime attendance at SGS Stroud Campus means you cover the 408 hours of learning in a structured, focused timetable.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SGS Stroud Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on new builds, renovations, and fit-outs.
Site joiner. Cut and install timber components on construction sites.
First fix carpenter. Frame walls, floors, and roof structures.
Second fix carpenter. Fit doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases.
Shopfitter. Install interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Handle repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 2 Site Joinery Diploma. Broadens your skills into workshop-based joinery alongside site work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations. Opens routes into supervisory and specialist carpentry roles.
CSCS Card. Once you hold the Level 3 NVQ, you can apply for a skilled-worker card recognised across UK construction sites.
