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Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Course overview

The Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry at EKC Folkestone College is a full-time course for students who want to develop the skills needed for a career in carpentry and construction. If you enjoy working with wood and creating structures, this course will help you gain the confidence and expertise to succeed in the construction industry.

You will learn in well-equipped workshops with guidance from experienced tutors. The course covers essential carpentry skills, including shaping timber, assembling doors, constructing frames, and building staircases. You will also learn important safety practices to ensure work is carried out correctly and responsibly on site.

Throughout the course, you will develop precision, planning, and problem-solving skills, essential qualities for any carpenter. Tasks will increase in complexity as you progress, helping you build the knowledge and abilities needed to take the next step in your training or career.

On successful completion, this qualification prepares you to progress to higher-level carpentry courses, apprenticeships, or entry-level work in the construction sector.

Course information

This course is designed to introduce you to the essential skills needed for a career in site carpentry. You will gain experience in a range of practical tasks, helping you build confidence while developing the knowledge and techniques used across the construction industry.

Throughout the course, you will cover key areas including:

• Health and Safety in Construction – understanding how to work safely and responsibly in a workshop and on a live site environment

• Basic Tool Skills and Maintenance – learning how to use, care for and maintain a wide range of hand and power tools

• Shaping Timber for Floorboards – developing accuracy when measuring, cutting and preparing timber for flooring

• Door Making and Assembly – creating and assembling doors, understanding structure, fit and finish

• Timber Frame Construction – learning how to build strong and accurate frames used in walls and structural carpentry

• Staircase Construction – understanding how staircases are set out, constructed and assembled

• Setting Out and Measuring – building essential skills in marking out materials accurately for a range of carpentry tasks

• Fixing and Installation Techniques – developing the ability to install components securely and to a professional standard

You will spend most of your time learning in our well-equipped, industry-standard workshops, where you’ll practise these skills in a supportive and realistic environment. As your confidence grows, you will take on more complex tasks that reflect real-life carpentry work on site.

In addition to your practical learning, you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions such as KFE4Skills and contribute to community projects around Folkestone. These experiences will help you apply your skills in real-world settings, build your confidence and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills that employers are looking for.