Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry to join, along with a good attendance record from your previous course. This full-time, daytime site carpentry qualification builds on your existing skills over one year, taking you to a professional level in structural and finishing carpentry work. It's a strong step toward skilled carpenter roles on commercial and residential projects.
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 first fixing skills, including structural timber work and floor laying.
You'll learn second fixing techniques such as fitting doors, skirting, and architraves to a professional standard.
You'll apply knowledge of building regulations and construction standards relevant to carpentry.
You'll work with a range of hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications used on construction projects.
You'll understand timber types, materials, and their appropriate uses in site carpentry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations of your carpentry skills with written assignments and tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry tasks to industry standards throughout the course.
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 and finishing timber on building projects.
First Fix Carpenter: focus on structural work including frameworks and floors.
Second Fix Carpenter: specialise in doors, staircases, and interior finishing.
Self-employed Carpenter: take on contracts independently once experienced.
Maintenance Carpenter: carry out repairs and installations in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the on-site NVQ that supports a CSCS Skilled Worker card, often completed alongside employment.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery): broadens your skills into joinery alongside carpentry.
Apprenticeship (Advanced Carpentry and Joinery): combine paid work with structured training at Level 3.
Site Supervisor or Foreman roles: once experienced, short courses in site management (such as SMSTS) can open supervisory routes.
