Level 3 Wood Occupations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while employed in the construction industry, building advanced joinery skills on the job over 12 months. The course may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, paid by you or your employer. You'll work with woodcutting machines and portable power tools, making and assembling complex joinery products including frames, cabinets, windows, doors and stairs. Workshop sessions and study packs support your practical work. This level 3 wood occupations (construction) qualification is delivered through NOCN.
Who this course is for
Workshop and study based course
Development of good standard/advanced joinery skills
Use of woodcutting machines
Use of portable power tools
Making and assembling advanced joinery products such as frames, cabinets, windows, doors and stairs
Completion of study packs, practical pieces, module tests and end test
Entry requirements
Must be employed in the industry
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced joinery skills to a professional standard.
You'll use woodcutting machines safely and accurately.
You'll operate portable power tools for a range of joinery tasks.
You'll make and assemble complex joinery products including frames, cabinets, windows, doors, and stairs.
You'll complete study packs covering the underpinning knowledge for your trade.
You'll demonstrate your skills through practical pieces assessed against industry standards.
How you will learn
Training is workshop and study based, carried out alongside your employment. You'll complete study packs, produce practical joinery pieces, and sit module tests throughout the course. There is also an end test. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your knowledge of wood occupations in construction.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Building Crafts College Newham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: site and fit-out work across residential and commercial projects.
Bench joiner: workshop-based production of doors, windows, and staircases.
Shopfitter: installing fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Joinery supervisor: overseeing joinery teams on construction sites.
Heritage joiner: restoration and repair work on historic buildings.
Self-employed carpenter: running your own carpentry and joinery business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: if your role is site-focused, this NVQ covers first and second fix carpentry and supports a CSCS skilled-worker card application.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction: a step toward site management or construction technology roles.
CSCS Skilled Worker Card: required on most UK construction sites; your Level 3 NVQ supports the application.
