Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Tamworth

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Tamworth. Classes run at TORC Professional and Technical Centre, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll combine practical, hands-on training with classroom learning to build the skills employers in the construction industry look for. To start, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, plus a Grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English. This is the City and Guilds Level 3 site carpentry qualification that takes you to skilled-worker level.

Who this course is for

Are you ready to shape your future in carpentry? Our course is designed to give you the essential skills, hands-on experience, and knowledge you need to become a top-notch carpenter.

This engaging programme is crafted to meet the needs of employers and the industry. You'll get a mix of practical training and theoretical learning, ensuring you get a well-rounded education. To earn your qualification, you'll need to do well in both parts. Employers look for great attendance, professional behaviour, and strong communication skills�qualities we focus on throughout the course. You'll learn to work safely, take initiative, and show off your carpentry and joinery skills.

As you move forward, you'll build on your skills through practical assessments and knowledge tests, getting you ready to step confidently into the workforce as a skilled craftsperson. Our project-based approach lets you develop real-world skills and industry-specific knowledge. At our college, we instil the values and standards expected in the carpentry field, giving you the tools to succeed in both your career and life.

Join us and start building a future where your craftsmanship shines!

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a level 2 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery and Grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced timber framing and structural carpentry techniques.
  • You'll learn how to install first and second fix carpentry components.
  • You'll practise setting out and installing doors, frames, and staircases.
  • You'll apply health and safety standards to carpentry work on site.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll use and maintain a range of hand and power tools correctly.
  • You'll understand building regulations relevant to carpentry work.

How you will learn

Learning combines practical workshop sessions with classroom-based theory. You'll be assessed on both your practical skills and your theoretical knowledge. Strong attendance and professional behaviour are part of what employers expect, and both are taken into account throughout the course. You must demonstrate competence in both elements to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TORC Professional and Technical Centre 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. Install structural timber components for builders and contractors.
  • Shopfitter. Fit out retail and commercial interiors.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Handle repairs and installations for housing providers or facilities teams.
  • Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial work independently.
  • Formwork carpenter. Construct temporary timber structures for concrete pours.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The on-site NVQ is what many carpenters need to apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most large construction sites require.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction. A route into site management or quantity surveying roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Advanced Carpentry and Joinery. Combines paid work with further formal training at Level 3.