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Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Newbury

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

Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Newbury. Classes run full-time at Newbury College. This course is free for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll build advanced carpentry skills over one year. The course covers cut roofing, fitting doors and windows, fixing stairs with turns, and setting up machinery. You'll also study planning and pricing construction work, building regulations, and health and safety on site. Entry requires a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or equivalent industry experience, plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry.

Who this course is for

Throughout the programme you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to become an advanced craftsperson in site carpentry. This means you will be able to complete specialist, complex tasks and also work in a supervisory capacity in your chosen trade. Successful completion of this programme will have an advantage when seeking employment, either on a construction site or commercial or domestic premises. You may also become self-employed working as a site carpenter on domestic repair and refurbishment projects.

You will focus on:

Principles of organising, planning and pricing of construction work Constructing cut roofing Fitting doors, windows and their finishings Fixing stairs with turns Principles of maintenance and repair Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery The focus areas are designed so that you learn the practical skills involved, as well as getting an overview of how a construction site is run including the rules and regulations. Building sites are very strictly controlled, so it's important that you learn about Building Regulations.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, or equivalent industry experience is recommended. Five GSCE passes at grade 4/C or above, must include Maths and English

This programme is ideal if you are organised, enjoy working with people, and have a keen interest in marketing. A passion for problem-solving and a knack for communication will help you excel in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course.

Carpentry skills developed from Level 2 or relevant industry experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll construct cut roofing to advanced craft level.
  • You'll fit doors, windows, and their finishings.
  • You'll fix stairs with turns.
  • You'll set up and use fixed and transportable machinery.
  • You'll plan, organise, and price construction work.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and environmental rules on site.
  • You'll read and use building design and construction information.
  • You'll develop supervisory skills for working with others on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity at Newbury College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based assignments. You'll demonstrate skills in real carpentry tasks and show your understanding of construction principles, regulations, and site management through written and practical evidence.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, working on construction sites fitting structural timber and roofing.
  • Site carpenter, carrying out specialist and complex carpentry tasks on commercial or domestic projects.
  • Joiner, producing and fitting timber components in workshops or on site.
  • Self-employed carpenter, taking on domestic repair and refurbishment work.
  • Carpentry supervisor, planning and overseeing the work of a trade team.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry, the qualification carpenters need for a CSCS skilled-worker card and full trade recognition.
  • Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment, a step toward site management or quantity surveying roles.
  • Apprenticeship as a Site Carpentry Supervisor, combining work experience with formal study at a higher level.
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