Site Carpentry (Intermediate) - Level 2
Overview
High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!
With record-breaking applications in recent years, many construction courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. Due to an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025.
Apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!
This course is specifically designed to provide you with comprehensive training in advanced carpentry skills, knowledge, and behaviours, with a focus on site-specific applications. Its primary objective is to equip you with the expertise required to excel in site carpentry. By completing this course, you will gain valuable skills and knowledge that will prepare you for progression into an apprenticeship or secure full-time employment. This course will empower you to pursue a successful career in site carpentry, where you can contribute your skills to various construction projects.
Throughout the course, we will provide advanced theoretical - what you need to know and practical hands-on sessions, to put into practice what you have learnt, to ensure a well-rounded understanding. Additionally, you'll have the chance to participate in various industry and community-based projects and exciting trips and visits.
Our esteemed partnerships with industry employers like Persimmon Homes, Willmott Dixon, Mansfield District Council, and Bolsover Council will open doors to valuable work-related opportunities. These partnerships ensure that you develop the skills and expertise that employers in the industry actively seek.
Based at our state-of-the-art Construction Centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, you'll have access to exceptional facilities that rank among the best in the sector. With practical areas and classrooms in close proximity, you'll have the ideal environment to refine the specialist skills and techniques required for your chosen trade, ensuring you're well-prepared for future employment opportunities.
Start dates and fees
- Uniform and PPE must be purchased in advance.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| Sep 2025 | 1573A1060 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- The principles of construction
- Structural carpentry
- Non-structural carpentry prior to plastering
- Non-structural carpentry following plastering
- Timber technology and the use of circular saw
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9.
OR
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
Applicants aged over 19
If you don't meet the listed entry requirements, you may still be accepted with relevant experience, a strong portfolio, and a commitment to the subject.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you’re aged 16-18 (or 19-25 with an EHC Plan), we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Therefore, if you do not have GCSE grade 4-9 in either English Language or Maths, you will study one or both of these courses alongside your full-time study programme. If you do have GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths then you will not be required to undertake these subjects. By doing so, you'll be building a stronger set of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
How long is the course?
One year.
What can I progress onto?