Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry and a GCSE Grade 3 in English and Maths. Over one year, you'll develop the advanced practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work as a skilled site carpenter. You'll cover health, safety and environmental requirements on construction sites, building principles, and how to read and use construction information.
Who this course is for
This qualification covers a wide range of knowledge and skills required for working as an advanced craft site carpenter. You will learn about the industry, including the principles of constructing buildings, and the types of information used in building design and construction.
This qualification prepares you with the knowledge and practical skills required to become an advanced site carpenter. You will learn about health, safety and environmental issues faced on construction sites, and how to communicate with others on the job, including supervisory skills such as planning, organising and pricing work. You will also learn practical skills specific to advanced site carpentry techniques. Truro and Penwith College have excellent working environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills, as well as have access to the most up-to-date professional tools and equipment, to make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible.
Entry requirements
You need to have achieved a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry and have a GCSE Grade 3 in English and Maths. You must have a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the course.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of constructing buildings and how structures are designed.
You'll understand health, safety and environmental responsibilities on construction sites.
You'll interpret technical drawings and other construction information used on site.
You'll develop advanced practical carpentry skills for complex site tasks.
You'll learn how to work safely and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at Penwith College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills in realistic conditions, with knowledge-based assessments covering theory, health and safety, and construction principles. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential and commercial sites.
Site Carpenter: advanced craft work on construction projects.
Joiner: precision timber work in workshops and on site.
Formwork Carpenter: specialist shuttering and concrete formwork.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance Carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the on-site NVQ assessment that supports a CSCS Skilled Worker card, recognised by employers across the construction industry.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: a higher-level qualification if you want to move into site management, surveying, or technical roles.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
