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Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Truro

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry and a GCSE Grade 3 in English and Maths to join. This site carpentry qualification covers advanced craft skills, the principles of constructing buildings, and how to read and use construction design information. You'll also study health, safety, and environmental issues on construction sites. The course takes one year full-time.

Who this course is for

This qualification covers a wide range of knowledge and skills required for working as an advanced craft site carpenter. You will learn about the industry, including the principles of constructing buildings, and the types of information used in building design and construction. This qualification prepares you with the knowledge and practical skills required to become an advanced site carpenter. You will learn about health, safety and environmental issues faced on construction sites, and how to communicate with others on the job, including supervisory skills such as planning, organising and pricing work. You will also learn practical skills specific to advanced site carpentry techniques. Truro and Penwith College have excellent working environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills, as well as have access to the most up-to-date professional tools and equipment, to make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible.

Entry requirements

You need to have achieved a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry and have a GCSE Grade 3 in English and Maths. You must have a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced practical carpentry skills used on construction sites.
  • You'll learn the principles of constructing buildings and how structures are put together.
  • You'll understand the types of information used in building design and construction, including drawings and specifications.
  • You'll study health, safety, and environmental responsibilities on construction sites.
  • You'll learn how to work independently and as part of a construction team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Truro College. Assessment covers both your knowledge and your practical skills as an advanced craft site carpenter. You'll be assessed on your understanding of construction principles, health and safety, and your ability to carry out carpentry tasks to the required standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter. Work on construction sites as an advanced craft carpenter.
  • Site joiner. Fit and install timber components across residential and commercial builds.
  • First fix carpenter. Install structural timber work including floors, walls, and roofs.
  • Second fix carpenter. Fit doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases.
  • Shopfitter. Fit out retail and commercial interiors using carpentry skills.
  • Maintenance carpenter. Carry out repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry, you can work toward a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry, which is the qualification carpenters typically need for a CSCS Skilled Worker card. You could also consider a Level 4 qualification in construction management or site supervision if you want to move into a team leader or site manager role.

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