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Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 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 Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course builds on Level 2 Site Carpentry skills. You'll develop advanced carpentry techniques used on construction sites, covering complex timber structures, second fix work, and finishing. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, plus a Level 2 Diploma or Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry.

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

Who this course is for

This program of study is for you if you are a 16 - 19-year-old learner looking for progression having successfully completed a Level 2 Site Carpentry Study Program who wishes to work as a carpenter in the industry. The program is designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress through further learning or into employment. This vocational route at level 3 is a vital step towards becoming a competent site carpenter.

Entry requirements

This course requires 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to include English at Grade 4 or above and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Level 2 Diploma/Technical Certificate Site Carpentry is also required.

Within the first six weeks on program, you will be assessed in relation to behaviour, attendance and progress.

Dependent on these your program of study may change.

What you will learn

  • You'll install complex timber structures, including roofs and staircases.
  • You'll carry out second fix carpentry, including doors, skirting, and architraves.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll select and use carpentry tools and machinery safely.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices on site.
  • You'll work to industry standards for quality and accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom study at Selby College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills to industry standards, with knowledge-based tests. Within the first six weeks, your progress, attendance, and behaviour are reviewed. Your programme of study may be adjusted based on that review.

What you will need to bring

Selby College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter, works on timber structures and finishes on construction sites.
  • Joiner, crafts and fits timber components in workshops or on site.
  • Site supervisor, oversees carpentry work and trades on a construction project, usually needs further experience.
  • Self-employed carpenter, takes on residential and commercial carpentry contracts.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 in Site Carpentry, the on-site competence qualification needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • CSCS Gold Card, requires the NVQ and demonstrates occupational competence to employers.
  • Higher National Certificate in Construction, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward site management or surveying.
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), a short course for those moving into supervisory roles.
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