Level 3 Site Carpentry Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 site carpentry course covers the advanced practical and technical skills carpenters use on construction sites. You'll study for around 494 hours in total, working toward a site carpentry qualification that employers in the construction industry recognise. The course covers structural work, first and second fix carpentry, and the knowledge behind safe, accurate site practice.
Who this course is for
See website.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll install floor joists, flat roofs, and pitched roof structures.
You'll carry out first fix carpentry, including stud partitions and floor coverings.
You'll complete second fix work such as doors, frames, skirting, and architraves.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to carpentry on site.
You'll select and use hand tools, power tools, and machinery correctly.
You'll understand the properties and uses of timber and timber-based products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate carpentry skills to a set standard, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the underpinning theory. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner. Crafting and fitting timber components off-site.
Shopfitter. Installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Formwork carpenter. Building temporary structures for concrete pours.
Roof carpenter. Cutting and fixing roof structures on site.
Self-employed carpenter. Running your own carpentry business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The NVQ route is needed for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most construction sites require.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). Broadens your skills into joinery work.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management or surveying roles.
