Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification to join. The course covers advanced carpentry techniques, joinery, cabinet making, restoration, estimating, and business skills. It runs part-time over one year.
Who this course is for
19+ Students that have completed Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery.
Entry requirements
Completion of a Level 2 Brickwork Course and 19+ students only
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced carpentry and joinery techniques used on site.
You'll practise cabinet making and furniture construction.
You'll apply restoration and conservation methods to existing structures.
You'll work with a range of materials and tools safely and accurately.
You'll estimate and cost carpentry projects.
You'll apply sustainability principles to construction work.
You'll understand health and safety requirements relevant to site carpentry.
You'll build business communication and teamwork skills for working in the trade.
How you will learn
The course blends hands-on practical sessions with theory. You'll be assessed through a series of set assessments that demonstrate the knowledge and skills you've developed throughout the year. Classes are delivered in person at Bordesley Green Campus on an evening, part-time schedule.
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: work on site fitting structural timber and joinery
Site joiner: manufacture and install doors, windows, and staircases
Shopfitter: fit out retail and commercial interiors
Bench joiner: produce bespoke joinery in a workshop setting
Restoration carpenter: repair and conserve historic timber structures
Self-employed carpenter: run your own carpentry business
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Site Carpentry: the NVQ route supports applications for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and contractors require on site.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction: a step toward roles in site management or construction technology.
Foundation Degree in Construction Management or Architectural Technology: for those looking to move into design or project management roles.
