There will be assessment windows throughout your the study programme where your knowledge, understanding and practical skills will be assessed under exam conditions. You will achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade.
This programme starts in September 2025 and will take one year to complete.
You will need to hold two GCSEs in English and Maths. These must be at Grade 3 or above.
Level 2 Site Carpentry Technical Certificate City & Guilds
FCON
At Barnsley College’s Construction Centre, you will learn essential bricklaying skills such as constructing walls, piers, fireplaces, and chimneys. You will also gain knowledge in reading construction drawings, organising and planning projects, and pricing construction work. The course covers health and safety in construction and develops employability skills like teamwork, communication, CV writing, and self-management. It also includes practical training in site carpentry and plastering.
The duration of the course covers the following units in technical knowledge understanding and practical training and development in the following areas:
Introduction to health and safety in construction
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 operation
There will be assessment windows throughout your the study programme where your knowledge, understanding and practical skills will be assessed under exam conditions. You will achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade.
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 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
T Level in Site Carpentry.
Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry (successful employer support required to take this option).
Full-time Barnsey College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.