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Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Openshaw Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. This site carpentry qualification builds on Level 2 skills, taking your carpentry and joinery knowledge further. You'll cover first fix flooring and roofing, second fixing operations, double doors and mouldings, and the use of fixed and transportable machinery. The course runs for one year. You should ideally have a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification, though relevant experience is also considered.

Who this course is for

"Designed for those who are looking to advance their skills and abilities in carpentry and joinery, this Level 3 Technical Diploma is ideal for anyone who has completed a Level 2 course and wants to take their knowledge and experience even further.

You’ll focus on a number of core areas including how to effectively carry out first fix flooring and roofing, as well as second fixing operations. You’ll also explore second fixing double doors and mouldings and also learn how to use fixed and transportable machinery. "

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out first fix flooring and roofing operations to industry standards.
  • You'll complete second fixing operations, including double doors and mouldings.
  • You'll use fixed and transportable machinery safely and effectively.
  • You'll apply carpentry and joinery techniques at an advanced level.
  • You'll work to national standards across practical carpentry tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment combines practical task completion to national standards, written assignments, and online examinations. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment in English and maths and an interview to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter working on residential and commercial builds.
  • Site Joiner: fitting doors, frames, and timber structures on construction sites.
  • First Fix Carpenter: groundwork framing, flooring, and roofing at the structural stage.
  • Second Fix Carpenter: finishing work including skirting, doors, and mouldings.
  • Shopfitter: installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
  • Self-employed Carpenter: running your own carpentry business.

What you could study next

  • NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 3): the on-site NVQ that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, recognised by employers across the construction industry.
  • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: a higher-level technical qualification for those moving into supervisory or technical roles.
  • Degree-level study: available through higher education partners for those looking to progress into construction management or architectural technology.
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