Site Carpentry (Level 2)

This is a Level 2 course which will give you the skills needed to progress to a higher level of training in site carpentry or pursue a career in the construction industry as a carpenter.

Units include:

• Know how to and carry out safe working practices in Construction
• Knowledge of and use of information, quantities and communication with others
• Knowledge of and use of building methods and Construction technology
• Know how to and carry out first fixing operations
• Know how to and carry out second fixing operations
• Know how to and erect structural carcassing
• Know how to carry out maintenance to non-structural Carpentry work
• Know how to and set up and operate a circular saw
• Functional Skills in English and Maths

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.