Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry
Vocational •
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry
Vocational •Type of LearningSchool Leaver
Course CodeA6859
Study ModeFull Time
Duration1 year
Cost
Free
Awarded By City & Guilds
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About the course
The City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Joinery builds precision, speed, and confidence for real site work, ideal for learners progressing from Level 1 or improvers ready to specialise. You will develop the core skills employers expect, grounded in health, safety, and building principles, while learning to read drawings, plan tasks, and work to commercial tolerances.
Practical training covers first fix flooring and roofing, including joists and trussed or flat roof elements, plus frames, partitions, and stairs such as setting out, door linings, and studwork. You will move into second fix operations, hanging doors, fitting skirting, architraves, window boards, and ironmongery to achieve a high quality finish.
You will also complete carpentry maintenance tasks, fault finding, and repair, alongside the safe setup and use of portable power tools. Training takes place in well equipped workshops that reflect site conditions, led by experienced tutors who guide you through structured, real world tasks. Assessment combines online knowledge tests with a synoptic practical assignment that proves you can plan, set out, and complete work safely, to specification, and on time.
On completion, you can progress to a Site Carpentry or Site Joinery Apprenticeship, move up to Level 3, or step into paid work as a trainee site carpenter with a clear route to skilled status and trade recognition.
Type of LearningSchool Leaver
Course CodeA6859
Study ModeFull Time
Duration1 year
CostFree
Awarded By City & Guilds
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
Modules
Health, Safety & Welfare: PPE, risk assessments, safe systems of work.
Building Principles & Communication: regs, materials, drawings, tolerances.
First Fix Flooring & Roofing: joists, floors, trussed/flat roofs, bracing.
First Fix Frames, Partitions & Stairs: door linings, stud walls, stair components.
Second Fix Site Carpentry: hang doors; fit skirting, architraves, window boards, ironmongery.
Carpentry Maintenance: diagnose, repair and replace components in use.
Portable Power Tools: select, set up and operate saws, drills, routers, planers safely.
Synoptic Assignment: plan, set out and complete a multi-element project to spec and deadline.
Assessment
Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Joinery combines online knowledge tests with observed practical tasks, culminating in a timed synoptic assignment that integrates first and second fix activities to specification. You’ll compile a portfolio of evidence—photos, drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and quality checks—mapped to unit outcomes. Understanding is further validated through professional discussion and targeted questioning, with witness testimonies used where appropriate. Continuous skills reviews provide clear feedback on productivity, housekeeping, tool care, and safe working.
Careers & Progression
The City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Site Joinery opens clear routes into work and further training. Typical next steps include a Site Carpentry or Site Joinery Apprenticeship or progression to Level 3 to deepen technical skills and leadership potential. Entry-level roles you can target include Trainee Site Carpenter, Carpentry Improver, Maintenance Carpenter, Fit-out or Shopfitting Operative, Modular Build Assembler, and Facilities or Housing Repairs Technician, with opportunities to specialise later in stairs, door sets, roofing, heritage conservation, or sustainable timber solutions. Many learners use this qualification toward gaining the appropriate industry card for site access (employer and scheme rules apply) and build a portfolio that supports self-employment in the future. With experience, you can progress to Lead Carpenter, Working Foreperson, Site Supervisor, Estimator, or move into setting out, surveying, or construction management pathways.
Additional Details
Equipment Needed
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety boots and workwear which must be durable trousers and long-sleeve layers.
Equipment Supplied
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety glasses, High-viz jackets, hard hats, dust mask/respirator, core hand tools, portable power tools, layout and fixing kit, and consumables.
Enrichment Activities
You will have the opportunity to enter the national competition Skillbuild. Success may lead to entry into international competition at Worldskills. You will have the opportunity to visit a range of manufacturing and industry sites to see the development and use of state of the art equipment and materials. You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers.
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