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Free Level 3 Carpentry Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Wood Occupations (Construction) Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College on a part-time, day or block release basis. This wood occupations (construction) qualification is designed for practising site carpenters who want formal recognition of their skills and workplace competence. You'll build on your existing trade knowledge across advanced carpentry tasks, demonstrating what you can do on the job as well as in the classroom. The course typically takes 15 months. If you haven't yet completed a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations, the college recommends doing that first.

Who this course is for

This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification is suitable for those who are employed working as a site carpenter, who have previously achieved intermediate apprenticeship status in the wood trades.

This qualification enables you, to recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding as well as demonstrate your competence in the workplace when carrying out the role of a site carpenter.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to take this NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.

However, where a level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations has not been achieved we would recommend this be taken prior to enrolment on this programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate advanced site carpentry skills in a real workplace setting.
  • You'll apply knowledge of timber, fixings, and materials to construction tasks.
  • You'll carry out first and second fix carpentry work to industry standards.
  • You'll plan and organise your work safely and efficiently on site.
  • You'll show understanding of building regulations and construction processes relevant to wood occupations.
  • You'll document your competence through workplace evidence and assessment.

How you will learn

This is a competence-based NVQ, so assessment focuses on what you can do at work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence gathered on site, supported by classroom sessions at Castleford College on day or block release. A trained assessor will observe you working and review your evidence against the qualification standards. You may also complete knowledge-based questions to support your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Site carpenter: fitting structural timber, floors, roofs, and frames on construction sites.
  • First fix carpenter: installing structural elements before plastering and finishing.
  • Second fix carpenter: fitting doors, skirting, staircases, and joinery after plastering.
  • Shopfitter: fitting out commercial interiors using advanced joinery skills.
  • Maintenance carpenter: carrying out repairs and installations in housing or facilities management.
  • Self-employed carpenter: running your own carpentry business with a recognised Level 3 qualification.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction), you can apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many construction employers require on site. You could progress to a Level 4 qualification in construction site supervision or management, such as a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision. If you're interested in running your own business, a business or management qualification at Level 3 or above could also be a useful next step.

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