Level 3 Site Carpentry - Careers in specialist carpentry

Who is it for?

Having successfully developed specific Site Carpentry skills through completing the Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry this programme is designed to give you an understanding of advanced knowledge and techniques of the trade. These specialist skills will improve your employability prospects with a specialist site carpentry company and you will be working on the same course subjects as those on an Advanced Apprenticeship programme. Progress to HNC in Construction and the Built Environment or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. You will also need to have a successful interview with the tutor.

What does the course involve?

Learners will learn to develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in advanced site carpentry. The course covers the following knowledge and skills:

principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
carry out first fix roofing and stairs
carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings.
Skills and knowledge will cover advanced site carpentry and will include raking moulds, cut roofs, roofs with hipped rafters and fitting stairs with turns.

How is the course assessed?

The qualification is unit based with each unit having a theoretical multiple choice end test. Vocational units have additional practical assessments.

How much does it cost?

All materials are provided as well as tools, equipment and PPE. We recommend that each student provided their own steel capped footwear for use in the workshop.

Additional Notes

All students must attend maths and English and depending on prior achievements and initial assessments will either take GCSE or Functional Skills.

Timestamps:

0:09 Why we love this subject
0:57 Entry requirements
1:07 Course content
1:39 Assessment
1:51 Progression