Free Level 2 Site Carpentry Course in Taunton. Evening site carpentry classes run at Taunton College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build practical carpentry skills covering the core tasks found on construction sites: setting out, first and second fix work, and working safely. This is a free site carpentry course for adults, and the level 2 site carpentry qualification is a recognised step toward a career as a carpenter.
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 prepare for carpentry work on site.
You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof structures.
You'll practise second fix carpentry, such as fitting doors, skirting boards, and architraves.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
You'll use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools correctly.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom instruction. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills directly, with knowledge-based assessments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that the Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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: site carpentry work on residential and commercial builds.
Joiner: workshop-based cutting and fitting of timber components.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter: running your own carpentry business.
Construction site operative: general site work with a carpentry specialism.
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 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Joinery): if you want to move into workshop joinery and bespoke timber work.
CSCS Card: once you hold the relevant NVQ, you can apply for a skilled-worker CSCS card, which most construction employers require on site.
