Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll develop the practical carpentry skills used on construction sites: setting out, forming structures, and installing first and second fix components. This City and Guilds site carpentry qualification is a recognised step into the trade. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and form structural carcassing on site.
You'll install first fix components, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof structures.
You'll fit second fix components such as doors, frames, skirting, and architraves.
You'll use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work to industry standards for accuracy and finish.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops and classrooms at Taunton College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills to a set standard, with knowledge-based tests covering underpinning theory. Your work is assessed against City and Guilds criteria throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Site joiner: fit structural timber elements during the build phase.
First fix carpenter: frame walls, floors, and roof structures.
Second fix carpenter: install doors, skirting, and staircases.
Shopfitter: fit interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter: repair and replace timber elements in buildings.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry: broadens your technical knowledge and supports progression to senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations: covers a wider range of timber trades if you want to diversify your skills.
