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.

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

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

• 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.

• 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.

After completing this course, you could progress to:

• Carpentry Apprenticeship

• Employment as a Site Carpenter

• Progression into supervisory roles with experience