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Site Carpentry City & Guilds (L2)
Site Carpentry City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma
In Short
This qualification is for those who work or want to work as a Site Carpenter in the construction sector. It allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in site carpentry and covers the following skills: Carry out first fix flooring and roofing, carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs, carry out second fixing operations, carry out carpentry maintenance and set up and operate a circular saw.
Why study here?
We offer an exceptional range of courses all designed to prepare you for success in a rapidly changing world. Our dedicated staff will support and challenge you to achieve more than you imagined, helping you build the skills, knowledge, and mindset to thrive.
Ofsted has recognised us as a ‘Good’ college, celebrating the strength of our teaching and our commitment to preparing students for the future. Through our close partnerships with local employers and industries, you’ll gain real-world experience and insights that make you ready for both today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s challenges.
Course Content
You must achieve the seven mandatory units:
- Health, safety and welfare in construction (usually achieved at level 1)
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
- Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
- Carry out second fixing operations
- Carry out carpentry maintenance
- Set up and operate a circular saw.
Entry Requirements
Selection for the full time course is by interview. You should have successfully achieved the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using all of the following methods:
- Coursework with knowledge assignments
- City & Guilds e-volve online multiple-choice test
- Multiple-choice question papers, covering knowledge outcomes
- Practical assignments, covering performance outcomes.
Progression
You can progress your learning with Weymouth College from Level 1 through to Level 3. On successful completion of this course you may be eligible to progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Part time only). If you have a work placement and can gain work based evidence you may be able to undertake an NVQ 2.
Fees
If you are aged 16-18 as of 31 August on the year of enrolment – no course fee. If you are over 19 as of 31 August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases.