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Level 3 Site Carpentry Course at Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day, over one year. This site carpentry course builds on Level 2 skills, taking you into advanced techniques across first fix and second fix work, roofing, flooring, and wider site carpentry practices. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Architectural Joinery, or Fitted Furniture (or equivalent construction experience), plus GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above. Entry includes an interview and skills assessment. City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course builds on your Level 2 skills and prepares you for a career as a Site Carpenter. It is based on the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (7255).

You will develop advanced practical skills and knowledge required to carry out complex site carpentry work safely and to industry standards.

Units covered include:

  • Health and safety in construction
  • Advanced first fix carpentry (floors, walls, roofs)
  • Advanced second fix carpentry (doors, windows, stair components)
  • Complex roofing structures and repairs
  • Setting out and interpreting technical drawings
  • Maintenance and refurbishment of site carpentry work

Training takes place in industry-standard workshops and classrooms, combining practical work with theory sessions.

Entry requirements

  • Level 2 Site Carpentry qualification
  • GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above (preferred)

You will be interviewed for this course and should demonstrate commitment to working in the construction industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced first fix techniques, including flooring and roofing.
  • You'll develop a deeper understanding of site carpentry practices within the construction industry.
  • You'll work to industry standards for health, safety, and welfare on construction sites.
  • You'll build technical ability across a range of carpentry tasks expected of a qualified site carpenter.
  • You'll learn to interpret and work from construction drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions at Tameside College. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks, knowledge tests, and on-site observations that reflect real industry standards. An interview and skills assessment take place before you start, to confirm the Level 3 course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: work on residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Site carpenter: first and second fix work across new builds.
  • Roof carpenter: specialist framing and roofing structures.
  • Shopfitter: fitting out commercial interiors.
  • Self-employed carpenter: take on your own contracts and clients.
  • Site supervisor (carpentry): progress into a supervisory role on site.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the on-site NVQ that supports a CSCS Skilled Worker card, recognised across UK construction sites.
  • CSCS Gold Card (Skilled Worker): once you hold the NVQ Level 3, you can apply for the Gold Card that many employers and contractors require.
  • Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: a step toward site management or quantity surveying roles.
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