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Free Level 3 Carpentry Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Carpentry Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you earn, demonstrating your skills on the job over around 8 months.

The course is for experienced site carpenters working in construction. You'll show competence in planning and organising work, solving problems on site, and interpreting technical information. Units cover the full range of skills expected at this level. Entry requires Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, or GCSE grade 4 or above, plus a Level 2 NVQ in Site Carpentry.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry is aimed at experienced site carpenters who are working in the construction industry and need to demonstrate their occupational competence.

The qualification is completed entirely through the workplace, allowing students to use the skills, knowledge and experience developed through work to demonstrate that they meet the required industry standards.

You will demonstrate skills in areas such as planning and organising work, problem solving, interpreting technical information, communicating effectively, maintaining quality standards and working safely.

Achieving the qualification provides formal recognition of your advanced site carpentry competence and can support career progression and opportunities to take on greater responsibility within the construction industry.

Entry requirements

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths or GCSE grades 4 or above in English and Maths

Level 2 NVQ Site Carpentry

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and organise carpentry work on construction sites.
  • You'll solve practical problems that arise during site work.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll apply advanced joinery and carpentry techniques in a live work environment.
  • You'll demonstrate safe working practices and compliance with site regulations.
  • You'll manage materials and resources effectively on site.

How you will learn

All learning and assessment takes place in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out real tasks on site. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence. There are no classroom sessions. Your employer supports your learning throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, works on structural and finishing carpentry on construction sites.
  • Joiner, produces and fits timber components in workshops and on site.
  • Bench Joiner, crafts doors, windows, and staircases in a workshop setting.
  • Site Supervisor, oversees carpentry teams on larger construction projects, often requires further study.
  • Contracts Manager, manages construction contracts, typically needs additional management qualifications.

What you could study next

  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card, required to work on most UK construction sites, this NVQ Diploma supports your application.
  • Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor qualification, a step toward supervisory and management roles on site.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into technical or management careers in construction.
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