The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.

A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.

This occupation operates within the construction and built environment sector, maintaining properties across diverse industries such as housing, healthcare, education, and retail. The role of a property maintenance operative is to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, ensuring properties remain in good working order. Using a variety of trade skills, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and decorating, these operatives handle day-to-day tasks as well as planned and responsive repair work to optimise the quality and performance of different types of properties.

This level 2 programme will enable you to develop and hone your skills in site carpentry and will enable you to experience all aspects of the craft both on and off the job. Upon successful completion of your course you will hold all qualifications to the expected industrial standard. You will also gain the opportunity to progress onto an advanced apprenticeship in site carpentry.