• Full Time
  • Level 2

City & Guilds Progression in Site Carpentry Level 2

Applications for full time 2025/26 courses are now closed.

2026/27 applications will open in November 2025.

Subject Area
Construction
Start date
1 September 2025
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Level
2

Course Overview

During this course, you’ll learn and develop skills for progression into carpentry employment.

…you want a career as a carpenter
…you want practical and theoretical knowledge in Brickwork and Carpentry

The Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in site carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

  • First fix flooring and roofing
  • First fix frames
  • Second fixing operations
  • Carpentry maintenance
  • Operate a circular saw

You’ll be assessed through practical projects and written and online tests. Upon completion of the course, you’ll have:

To enrol on the course, you’ll need a Level 2 (Foundation) Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery and, either GCSE Maths/Maths Numeracy or English/Welsh First Language Grade C or above.

You need to have a desire to work in the construction industry. Full commitment to attendance is required, as is respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject and self-motivation. You’ll be continually assessed and there is an expectation that you’ll continue your studies and coursework during your own time.

Following this course, you can go on to do an apprenticeship or into employment.

Level 2 (Foundation) in Carpentry and Joinery, Core Units from Construction L2 and either GCSE Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh First Language grade C or above.

You’ll need to purchase appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at an approximate cost of £40.00, as well as your own stationery equipment.

Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone

Course Code
EFDI0371AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NFDI0371AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Day(s)
Monday to Friday

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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