Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus. You'll need site experience in the trade and/or a Level 2 qualification in carpentry and joinery to join. This full-time, daytime course runs for one year and covers advanced carpentry skills including structural carcassing and the use of fixed and transportable machinery. Practical sessions take place in purpose-built construction workshops. Assessment combines practical assignments, unit end tests, and an online test.
Who this course is for
This one-year Level 3 carpentry qualification is aimed at those who work or want to learn the trade of a site carpenter in the construction sector. The qualification has been devised to provide students with a fantastic understanding of all aspects of carpentry; a very in depth course to have you industry-ready and competent across a range of skills. You will develop your skills in our purpose built construction workshops, loaded with all the equipment you will need to become a fully skilled carpenter. The course will be taught by tutors that have years of industry experience and knowledge; perfect for helping you to become a skilled trades person.
Entry requirements
You'll need to have some good site experience in the trade and/or a Level 2 qualification in carpentry and joinery.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in erecting structural carcassing components.
You'll learn to use fixed and transportable machinery safely and competently.
You'll build advanced knowledge of carpentry techniques across a range of complex tasks.
You'll gain the underpinning theory knowledge required for each unit of the Diploma.
You'll practise hands-on skills in a purpose-built construction workshop environment.
How you will learn
The course combines practical workshop sessions with theory classes. Each of the eight units has an end test. You'll also complete a practical assignment and an online test. Assessment covers both your practical performance and your underpinning knowledge, so you're tested on what you can do as well as what you understand.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. How to become a carpenter: this Level 3 Diploma is a key step.
Site supervisor. Move into overseeing trades on construction projects.
Kitchen fitter. Specialist carpentry work in domestic and commercial settings.
Joiner. Workshop-based carpentry producing doors, frames, and fitted units.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on contracts directly once you have the qualification and experience.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Site Carpentry. An NVQ gained on the job can support your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many construction employers require.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combine work and study to build experience while earning.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). A short course for those moving toward a supervisory role on site.
