Course outline

This course is perfect if you want a career in the industry and hold a lower level qualification already, or are already employed and require an industry-recognised qualification to add to your portfolio.

You’ll learn a number of advanced carpentry and joinery techniques and all about carrying out first fix flooring and roofing, building stairwells, organising, planning and pricing work, site health and safety regulations and a range of second fix operations.

You can expect to learn in our state-of-the-art construction centre where tutors will guide you through the different units and build your understanding of the carpentry and joinery industry.

Aged 19 or over?

If you don't already hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to at least two A Levels, or a Level 3 vocational qualification), you can now study this course fully funded!

The Government’s new National Skills Fund programme has created new opportunities for adults, aged 19 and over, to access fully funded full-time learning.

For more information, view our Funded Courses for Over 19s page.

If you are aged 16-18 without having achieved a Level 3 qualification, you will also be eligible for full funding.

How to apply for this course

Apply online now to start this course in 2022/23.

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Location	Date
Basford 664 Nuthall Road Basford Nottingham NG8 6AQ	Start: Monday 5th September 2022
Course code: C000143 / Q000871


Qualification	Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Site Carpentry
Duration	1 year
Level	Level 3
Entry requirements	You’ll need to have completed a Level 2 vocational qualification in a related field and have gained 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. For applicants aged 19+, relevant industry experience may be considered.
Teaching & assessment	Assessment is ongoing throughout the course.
Progression	Choose to follow with further study at college perhaps into a management qualification within the construction sector, or into employment as a carpenter or joiner.
Additional information	Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.