Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including at least a Grade 4 in Maths or English, or a BTEC Level 1 in Construction. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers health and safety, construction principles, and practical carpentry and joinery skills. It is a solid route into the carpentry trade for anyone looking to start working on site. This level 2 site carpentry qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
This one year course is for candidates who want to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression into the carpentry and joinery trade. The carpentry and joinery topics covered are: Health, safety and welfare in construction where an online exam will ensure that candidate knowledge can be applied. Advanced principles of building construction information and communication, where knowledge is tested by an online exam. Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools, where practical assessment is classroom based and theory has a formal in-class test. Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools, where practical assessment is classroom based and theory has a formal in-class test. Produce woodworking joints where practical assessment is classroom based and theory has a formal in-class test.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at Grade 3 and above with at least a grade 4 in Maths or English Or a BTEC Level 1 in Construction. Learners must have the ability to demonstrate some level of practical skill. A recent school report should also be brought to the interview to demonstrate the student's typical attendance levels, behaviour and predicted grades.
What you will learn
You'll apply health, safety and welfare practices used in construction work.
You'll understand advanced principles of building construction, information and communication.
You'll develop and practise the practical skills required for site carpentry work.
You'll learn how to maintain and use carpentry and joinery tools and equipment correctly.
You'll interpret construction drawings and specifications relevant to carpentry tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity at Slough and Langley College. Assessment includes online exams covering health and safety and construction principles. Practical skills are assessed through hands-on tasks. An interview is part of the application process, and you'll be asked to bring a recent school report.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential or commercial sites.
Joiner: workshop-based joinery, making doors, frames, and fitted furniture.
Site Operative: general construction work with a carpentry specialism.
Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and installations in housing or facilities management.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card, and the natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations: broader wood trades qualification for those moving into joinery or specialist work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: combine work and study to earn while you build on your Level 2 skills.
