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Level 3 Carpentry
Course content & format
This course builds on your Level 2 skills and prepares you for a career as a Site Carpenter. It is based on the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (7255).
You will develop advanced practical skills and knowledge required to carry out complex site carpentry work safely and to industry standards.
Units covered include:
● Health and safety in construction
● Advanced first fix carpentry (floors, walls, roofs)
● Advanced second fix carpentry (doors, windows, stair components)
● Complex roofing structures and repairs
● Setting out and interpreting technical drawings
● Maintenance and refurbishment of site carpentry work
Training takes place in industry-standard workshops and classrooms, combining practical work with theory sessions.
Your learning experience
This course is ideal if you have completed Level 2 Site Carpentry and want to progress your skills further.
● Carry out advanced site carpentry tasks to a high standard
● Improve speed, accuracy and quality of workmanship
● Interpret drawings and specifications used on site
● Work on realistic construction-based projects
● Learn from experienced tutors with industry background
● Engage with employers through site visits and guest speakers where available
Entry qualifications
● Level 2 Site Carpentry qualification
● GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above (preferred)
You will be interviewed for this course and should demonstrate commitment to working in the construction industry.
How is this course assessed?
● Externally set and marked multiple-choice exams
● Practical assignments assessed internally and externally verified
● Portfolio of evidence
● All assessments are graded Pass/Fail
You must pass all components to achieve the full qualification.
What can I do next?
After completing this course, you could progress to:
● Carpentry Apprenticeship
● Employment as a Site Carpenter
● Progression into supervisory roles with experience
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