Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Hereford. Evening classes run at Herefordshire College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or a skills test showing the right level of industry experience. The course runs over 10 months part-time, covering the advanced practical and technical skills carpenters need on site. This is the level 3 site carpentry qualification that takes you beyond the basics and into skilled trade work.
Who this course is for
On successful completion of this course you will have achieved City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery. This is an Indsutry recognised qualification.
Entry requirements
Completion of the Level 2 Diploma course or a skills test to prove level of industrial experience appropriate to the course.
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 and fit first and second fix carpentry components to a professional standard.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply safe working practices and site regulations at Level 3.
You'll plan and organise carpentry tasks to meet site requirements.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a workshop and classroom setting at Herefordshire College. You'll learn through practical, hands-on tasks alongside taught sessions covering technical knowledge. Assessment combines practical assignments and written or knowledge-based tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out carpentry work to industry standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial building sites.
Site joiner. Fit structural timber components as part of a construction team.
Formwork carpenter. Construct moulds and shuttering for concrete work.
Roof carpenter. Specialise in cut roof and trussed rafter installation.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on contracts directly for clients.
Site supervisor (carpentry). Progress into a supervisory role on site.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. An NVQ-route qualification that supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many sites require.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management or technical roles.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). Useful if you're moving toward a supervisory or management position on site.
