Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time during the day, over one year. This course builds on your Level 2 Site Carpentry skills, taking your practical and technical knowledge to the next level. You'll cover more complex carpentry work, preparing you for skilled roles on construction sites across the UK. The provider confirms this course is only open to those who already hold a Level 2 in Site Carpentry. Check the University College Birmingham course page for full entry requirements.

Who this course is for

Have you got a passion for carpentry and working with wood? Want to turn this passion into a full-time career? The UK construction industry needs skilled new workers to support major development and regeneration projects throughout the country. By studying our Site Carpentry Level 3 course, you will develop the skills and knowledge you will build on the skills and knowledge for gained in your Level 2 course. This course is only open to those with a Level 2 in Site Carpentry.

Carpenters work on creating and installing a huge variety of features such as roofs, floors, windows and staircases, supporting new construction, refurbishment and restoration projects. Our Level 3 carpentry course will build on your skills using handsaws, planes, chisels and other essential tools to selecting woodworking resources and how to mark and produce woodworking joints. You will also learn key construction topics such as health and safety, modern sustainable construction methods and green technology, alongside developing your English, maths and other transferable skills to prepare you for the workplace.

Your carpentry training will be hands-on, studying in our cutting-edge Centre for Sustainable Construction on campus, ensuring you have the practical skills to succeed. Once you have completed our carpentry course, you will have opportunities to progress onto further study, apprenticeships and careers in the industry.

Entry requirements

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced timber framing and structural carpentry techniques.
  • You'll learn to install complex door and window frames, including frames in difficult or non-standard situations.
  • You'll work with a range of roofing structures, including hipped and gabled roofs.
  • You'll apply knowledge of building regulations and construction standards to your work.
  • You'll use and maintain a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll understand how to manage materials and minimise waste on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on work at University College Birmingham. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills in realistic conditions, with knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the year. Your progress is assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter: skilled site carpentry work on construction projects
  • Site carpenter: first and second fix work across residential and commercial builds
  • Joiner: workshop-based production of doors, frames, and staircases
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
  • Formwork carpenter: constructing temporary structures for concrete pours
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management
  • Self-employed carpenter: running your own carpentry business

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the on-site NVQ that supports a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most principal contractors require.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction: a step toward site management or surveying roles.
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS): a short course that opens doors to supervisory and site management positions.

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