Free Level 3 Site Carpentry (Construction) Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run full-time during the day at Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus. The government pays the fees for adults who don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. This one-year site carpentry (construction) qualification covers the skills carpenters use on construction sites, from first and second fix work to setting out and installing structural components. It's a strong route into skilled carpentry work and supports applications for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll set out and install timber frames and structural carpentry components.
You'll carry out first fix carpentry, including floor joists, stud walls, and roof structures.
You'll carry out second fix carpentry, including doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll select and use the correct hand tools, power tools, and machinery for each task.
You'll understand the properties of timber and timber-based materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at the campus. Assessment combines practical observations of your carpentry work, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed against the standards set by NOCN for the Level 3 Diploma. Your tutor will observe you completing tasks on site or in the workshop to confirm your competence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Site carpenter. First and second fix work across new-build projects.
Shopfitter. Install interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial contracts independently.
Site supervisor (carpentry). Progress into a supervisory role on site.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. Completing an NVQ alongside or after this Diploma can strengthen your CSCS skilled-worker card application.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management or quantity surveying roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach or train others in carpentry skills.
