Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Shrewsbury. Evening site carpentry classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time over 36 weeks. That means you can fit your level 3 site carpentry qualification around work or other commitments. Fees for this course may be covered by government funding for adults who don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. Contact Shrewsbury College to confirm your eligibility. You'll develop the advanced carpentry skills needed to work on construction sites, covering complex structural and finishing work.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 3 C&G Diploma in Site Carpentry (6706-33). Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
What you will learn
You'll install timber frames, floors, and structural components to a professional standard.
You'll form and erect complex roofing structures, including hipped and valley roofs.
You'll fit second fix elements such as doors, staircases, and architraves.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply safe working practices and comply with site regulations.
You'll select and use the appropriate hand and power tools for each task.
You'll understand the properties of timber and engineered wood products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at Shrewsbury College. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out carpentry tasks to industry standards, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the course to demonstrate your competence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Site joiner. Fit structural timber components as part of a build team.
Roof carpenter. Specialise in cutting and erecting roof structures.
Shopfitter. Install fixtures and fittings in retail and commercial spaces.
Self-employed carpenter. Take on private contracts and renovation work.
Maintenance carpenter. Keep buildings in good repair for housing providers or facilities teams.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. If you want to apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, this NVQ is the qualification most employers and contractors look for on site.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management or quantity surveying roles.
Apprenticeship (Advanced Carpentry and Joinery). Combine paid work with further structured training if you move into employment.
