Free Level 3 Site Carpentry (Construction) Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. This full-time, daytime site carpentry (construction) qualification takes one year to complete. You'll develop the technical skills carpenters use on construction sites, covering both first and second fix work. The course is delivered in a classroom and practical setting, giving you hands-on experience alongside the underpinning knowledge employers expect at Level 3. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in first fix carpentry, including floor laying, stud partitioning, and structural carcassing.
You'll learn second fix techniques such as fitting doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases.
You'll apply safe working practices and use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll understand the properties and use of timber and timber-based materials.
You'll work to industry standards for measuring, marking out, and cutting timber components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment includes practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills to set standards, and knowledge-based assessments that test your understanding of materials, methods, and safe working. Your progress is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential or commercial sites.
Site Joiner: fitting structural and finishing timber elements on construction projects.
First Fix Carpenter: specialist work on structural carcassing and flooring.
Second Fix Carpenter: fitting doors, staircases, skirting, and architraves.
Maintenance Carpenter: repair and upkeep of timber fixtures in buildings.
Self-employed Carpenter: running your own carpentry business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the on-site NVQ that supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, recognised across the construction industry.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction: moves you toward site management or supervisory roles.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS): a short course for carpenters moving into supervisory or site management positions.
