Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though government funding may be available if you don't already hold a full Level 3. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 in Site Carpentry before you start. This City and Guilds level 3 site carpentry qualification covers advanced carpentry techniques and takes 442 hours of study.
Who this course is for
"Site Carpentry Diploma - Level 3 - C&G is suitable for school leavers."
Entry requirements
"You will need to have completed a Level 2 in Site Carpentry."
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced first-fix carpentry skills, including structural work and timber framing.
You'll learn second-fix techniques such as fitting doors, skirting boards, and staircases.
You'll apply safe working practices and comply with site health and safety requirements.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll select and use carpentry tools and equipment correctly for each task.
You'll understand the properties of timber and manufactured wood products.
You'll plan and organise your own work to meet deadlines on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, combined with practical workshop sessions where you apply carpentry skills hands-on. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and on-site observations. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe 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 joiner. Fit structural and finishing timber elements on site.
First-fix carpenter. Frame walls, floors, and roof structures.
Second-fix carpenter. Fit doors, staircases, skirting, and architraves.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on contracts directly with builders or clients.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and replace timber fixtures in buildings.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The NVQ route gives you the on-site evidence needed for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most employers and contractors require.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction. A step toward site management or surveying roles.
Apprenticeship (Advanced). Combine work and study to build experience with an employer while earning.
