Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Wolverhampton. Evening classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The course takes one year part-time and builds on your existing carpentry skills, taking you to a higher level of technical practice. This is a City and Guilds level 3 site carpentry qualification recognised across the construction industry.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who has completed a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry and wishes to progress their learning to Level 3.
Entry requirements
To access this course you are required to:
Have a Level 2 diploma in site carpentry
Have shown good attendance on your last course and a positive attitude towards teaching and learning
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced timber framing and structural carpentry techniques.
You'll work with complex roofing structures, including hipped and valley roofs.
You'll install door frames, linings, and ironmongery to a professional standard.
You'll fit and finish staircases and associated components.
You'll apply safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll interpret and work from technical drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Wellington Road Campus, combining practical workshop activity with underpinning technical knowledge. Assessment is through a mix of practical tasks and knowledge-based assignments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry operations to industry standards across the units covered in the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road 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 timber components on new builds.
Roof Carpenter: specialise in complex roof structures and frames.
Shopfitter: install fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Self-employed Carpenter: take on contracts and run your own work.
Site Supervisor (Carpentry): oversee carpentry teams on larger projects.
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 quantity surveying roles.
Apprenticeship (Advanced): some employers offer advanced apprenticeships that build on Level 3 qualifications for those moving into supervisory work.
