Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this Diploma means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.
This course will commence in September 2025 and will take one year to complete.
Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma.
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In this course, you will gain a variety of useful skills and knowledge in areas like health and safety, science, measurement, building technology, information and data, and digital technology. You will explore site carpentry, learning all about structural tasks such as flooring, roofing, frames, partitions, and stairs, as well as joinery tasks like skirting boards, architraves, hanging doors, and handrails. Additionally, you will improve your problem-solving, communication, and creative skills.
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to perform site joinery activities in relation to 1st fix structural carcassing with flooring, roofing, frames, partitions and stairs. Develop skills and knowledge with 2nd fix joinery activities with skirting boards, architraves, hanging doors and handrails and balusters.
The course is structured with the following units:
Health and Safety
Principles of building construction
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
Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this Diploma means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.
Basic stationery for the classroom activities.
There are 5 points of PPE required in the workshop at all times. Each student is expected to provide their own safety boots and the department will provide the other 4 pieces:
Hi-viz vest
Hard hat
Eye safety
Gloves
Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
Upon completion, you could progress onto a Site Carpentry Apprenticeship or a Level 3 On Site Carpentry T Level.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition.