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Level 3 Site Carpentry Course at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers first and second fix carpentry, including flooring, roofing, stairs, double doors, mouldings, and fixed and transportable machinery. It builds the practical skills you need to work as a site carpenter in construction. The provider recommends holding a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification before you start. This is a City and Guilds level 3 site carpentry qualification. City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is for candidates who work or want to work as a Site Carpenter in the construction sector. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

  • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
  • Carry out second fixing operations
  • Carry out first fix roofing and stairs
  • Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings
  • Set up and use fixed and transportable machin

Entry requirements

As this is an advanced trade option you would ideal hold the level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out first fix flooring, including laying and securing floor materials on site.
  • You'll carry out first fix roofing and stairs, working to construction specifications.
  • You'll complete second fixing operations, fitting internal components to a finished standard.
  • You'll fit double doors and mouldings as part of second fix joinery work.
  • You'll set up and use fixed and transportable woodworking machinery safely.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and construction regulations throughout your work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus. Assessment is based on your practical performance on carpentry tasks, along with any knowledge-based assessments required by the City and Guilds specification. Your progress will be assessed against the skills and standards set out in the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Burslem Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Work on new builds, refurbishments, and fit-outs.
  • Site carpenter. First and second fix work across construction sites.
  • Joiner. Specialist bench or shop joinery work.
  • Shopfitter. Interior fitting for retail and commercial spaces.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
  • Self-employed carpenter. Take on domestic and commercial contracts.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. An NVQ-based route that can support your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, recognised on construction sites across the UK.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction. A step toward site management or surveying roles.
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). For those moving into supervisory or management positions on site.
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