Construction and The Built Environment
Level 2

Site Carpentry

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into a wide range of roles within the construction industry. You will develop the techniques used by site carpenters while gaining hands-on experience with the tools, materials and equipment used in the trade.

Topics include:

  • Site carpentry techniques
  • Using carpentry tools and equipment
  • Producing basic carpentry joints
  • Fitting and installing joinery items
  • Safe working practices
  • Construction knowledge
  • Circular saw operation
  • Measuring and marking out
  • Manufacturing routine joinery products
  • Practical trade skills

Throughout the course, you will develop your practical skills through a range of workshop-based activities. You will learn how to work accurately and safely while producing carpentry joints and fitting and installing joinery items commonly used on construction sites.

You will also develop your understanding of safe working practices and the wider construction industry. This includes learning how to operate a circular saw safely, measure and mark out materials accurately and manufacture routine joinery products.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of practical carpentry skills and construction knowledge, helping you prepare for further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the construction industry.

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/ D or above, including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English.
On successful completion of the course, you could progress to the L3 Site Carpentry course at the College (or another related L3 course), an apprenticeship or employment in the industry.
£1356

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2

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The Course

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into a wide range of roles within the construction industry. You will develop the techniques used by site carpenters while gaining hands-on experience with the tools, materials and equipment used in the trade.

Topics include:

  • Site carpentry techniques
  • Using carpentry tools and equipment
  • Producing basic carpentry joints
  • Fitting and installing joinery items
  • Safe working practices
  • Construction knowledge
  • Circular saw operation
  • Measuring and marking out
  • Manufacturing routine joinery products
  • Practical trade skills

Throughout the course, you will develop your practical skills through a range of workshop-based activities. You will learn how to work accurately and safely while producing carpentry joints and fitting and installing joinery items commonly used on construction sites.

You will also develop your understanding of safe working practices and the wider construction industry. This includes learning how to operate a circular saw safely, measure and mark out materials accurately and manufacture routine joinery products.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of practical carpentry skills and construction knowledge, helping you prepare for further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the construction industry.

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into a wide range of roles within the construction industry. You will develop the techniques used by site carpenters while gaining hands-on experience with the tools, materials and equipment used in the trade.Topics include: Site carpentry techniques Using carpentry tools and equipment Producing basic carpentry joints Fitting and installing joinery items Safe working practices Construction knowledge Circular saw operation Measuring and marking out Manufacturing routine joinery products Practical trade skills Throughout the course, you will develop your practical skills through a range of workshop-based activities. You will learn how to work accurately and safely while producing carpentry joints and fitting and installing joinery items commonly used on construction sites.You will also develop your understanding of safe working practices and the wider construction industry. This includes learning how to operate a circular saw safely, measure and mark out materials accurately and manufacture routine joinery products.By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of practical carpentry skills and construction knowledge, helping you prepare for further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the construction industry.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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