Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 in Site Carpentry before you start. This full-time daytime site carpentry qualification builds advanced trade skills across 442 hours of classroom-based learning. It's the City and Guilds route that takes your carpentry to a professional level, covering complex joinery, structural work, and finishing techniques. Completing it puts you in a strong position to work as a qualified carpenter on construction sites. City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.
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 install and fit first and second fix carpentry components to a professional standard.
You'll work with a range of timber and sheet materials, selecting the right type for each task.
You'll set out and cut complex joints and frames accurately.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply safe working practices and comply with site health and safety requirements.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and power tools correctly.
You'll install doors, windows, stairs, and associated ironmongery.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, knowledge tests, and portfolio evidence demonstrating your competence across the units. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your understanding of carpentry principles and site safety.
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: install frames, floors, and studwork at the build stage.
Second Fix Carpenter: fit doors, skirting, stairs, and architraves at finish stage.
Shopfitter: install interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Maintenance Carpenter: carry out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the on-site competence qualification that supports a CSCS Skilled Worker card, often studied alongside or after this Diploma.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: a higher-level route into site management, surveying, or construction technology roles.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS): a short course for carpenters moving into supervisory or foreman roles on site.
