Construction and Trades

Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship
Construction and Trades
Flexible
Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Start Date, Location

Aug 2026, Flexible

Duration

24 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment (EPA) If you have already achieved a level 1 or 2 qualification within this trade area, then a reduction in time will be applied to your apprenticeship. This is usually 2 months for a level 1 qualification

Cost

£.00

per academic year.
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Course Overview

This apprenticeship is aimed at those who want to be a site carpenter working within the construction industry.

This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs.

There is growing demand for carpenters to help meet the need for new homes.

More information

Delivered one day a week at WCUC at either our Chippenham, Trowbridge or Salisbury campus and four days a week within
the workplace during term time (approx. 35 weeks per year). The remainder of the time will be working five days per week
within the workplace. An assessor will visit you at least every 10-12 weeks to complete a progress review and onsite observations.

You will cover and need to demonstrate the following skills out on site apply first fix techniques and practices for:
1. structural carcassing(Roofing)
2. straight timber or metal partition walls
3. floor joists
4. floor joist coverings
5. straight flights of stairs

(4 out of 5 must be achieved from site) and apply site second fix techniques and practices for:

1. service encasement
2. cladding
3. wall and floor units and fitments
4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs
5. internal and external doors
6. skirting boards and architrave
7. window boards

(5 out 7 must be achieved from site)
Apprentices must have achieved at least a GCSE grade 1 or Functional Skills level 1 in maths and English prior to the apprenticeship and be willing to work towards a functional Skill level 2.

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