Level 2 Site Carpentry

Applications Open - Monday 2 November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Sheppey College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover Technical College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

If the idea of working with wood in the field of carpentry really appeals to you, then this course is perfect to get your career off the ground. Skilled carpentry workers are in high demand as the UK construction industry looks for new workers. Our Site Carpentry Level 2 course will give you the foundation skills and knowledge for your future work within this sector.

Your carpentry training will be hands-on, learning from professionals. Our lecturers have extensive experiences in the construction and built environment who can pass on industry knowledge and give you practical advice for your future career. You will also have to opportunity to work with key employers in the construction industry including Jenner and Morgan Sindall.

Begin your career in the Construction industry and get a trade under your belt. Carpenters plan and collaborate with other construction workers to install, assemble and finish all types of woodworks including trim, railing and other detailed woodworking. Learn a craft in the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings.

You will learn:

• Health and safety in construction
• Basic tool skills and maintenance
• Shaping timber for floorboards
• Making and assemble doors
• How to build frames
• How to create staircases

Throughout the course, you will learn a wide variety of skills and techniques in our well-equipped workshops. And you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions and work on community projects.

You will learn through practical lessons in the workshops. Assessment will be through completing a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work and online tests.

On successful completion you could move onto a Level 3 Site Carpentry course or Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you could seek employment within the industry (you may need to gain a CSCS Card first).