Diploma in Site Carpentry L2
at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college
What the college says
Working with local employers ensuring the delivery of the course meets current industry skills and standards, students will develop a range of carpentry techniques, including how to install first fix flooring and roofing, first fix frames, partitions and stairs, and second fixing operations. Learning how to safely operate equipment such as a circular saw, as well as learning how to carry out carpentry maintenance and the importance of sustainability. Students also benefit from further enrichment opportunities including working towards a CSCS card, site visits, guest speakers and masterclasses. Progression can lead into the Level 3 course and or an apprenticeship.
What you need to get on
Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent. English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or above an advantage by not essential.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Woodhouse Lane Campus
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland
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