Level 3 Site Carpentry Course at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus
Cost£3,345 with co-funding
Duration442 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £3,345 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.
Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 in Site Carpentry before you start. This full-time daytime site carpentry qualification covers advanced carpentry skills across 442 hours of study. It's the level 3 site carpentry course that takes you from competent tradesperson to skilled carpenter, ready for work 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 first and second fix carpentry, including doors, frames, and staircases.
You'll work with a range of timber and sheet materials to specification.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll apply safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll use and maintain carpentry tools and equipment correctly.
You'll set out and form complex carpentry structures.
You'll understand the building regulations relevant to carpentry work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. Assessment is a mix of practical observation on tasks, assignments, and knowledge tests. Your assessor will observe you carrying out carpentry work and check that you meet the required standard for each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on new builds, refurbishments, and fit-outs.
Site carpenter. First and second fix work across residential and commercial sites.
Joiner. Craft and install timber components in workshops or on site.
Shopfitter. Install interiors in retail and commercial premises.
Maintenance carpenter. Repair and upkeep work in housing or facilities management.
Self-employed carpenter. Run your own carpentry business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. Completing an NVQ at this level can support your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and principal contractors require on site.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management or surveying roles.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). Useful if you move toward a supervisory or foreman role.
