Site Carpentry Level 2
at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider
What the college says
With the Carpentry and Joinery (Site Carpentry) Level 2 study programme you can extend the skills you acquired at Level 1 so you can progress towards becoming a joiner in the construction industry. On this programme you will learn the attributes, values, skills and attitudes for working in the construction industry, with a specialist focus on carpentry and joinery (site carpentry). The course is designed to increase your employability and prepare you for progression into an apprenticeship. The course blends practical workshop skills and activities with underpinning knowledge that is delivered in the classroom. Our construction students also get the opportunity to showcase their skills in regional and national competitions, taking on students and apprentices from around the country. What’s more, our students get to work on employer led projects which reflect the real life challenges construction companies face every day.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you need to get on
You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 3 or above including English language and maths AND an achievement on a relevant Level 1 course.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
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
Reading College
Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Reading
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