Construction and The Built Environment
Level 3

Site Carpentry

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+, International
Student type:
College 16+, International
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

Develop your carpentry skills and prepare for a career in the construction industry with this Level 3 Site Carpentry course. Building on the knowledge and practical skills gained at Level 2, this one-year course will help you develop more advanced techniques and gain the confidence needed to work effectively within the trade.

Topics include:

  • Advanced site carpentry skills

  • Carpentry techniques

  • Safe working practices

  • Construction knowledge

  • Using carpentry tools and equipment

  • Cutting and shaping timber

  • Fitting and installing joinery

  • Working accurately from measurements and specifications

  • Developing practical trade skills

  • Preparing for employment in the construction industry

Throughout the course, you will build on your existing carpentry knowledge through practical activities designed to develop your accuracy, confidence and craftsmanship. You will continue to develop the skills required to work safely and effectively with tools, materials and equipment while tackling more complex carpentry tasks.

The course is ideal if you have completed Level 2 Site Carpentry and want to further develop your skills before progressing into employment or higher-level study. Skilled carpenters and joiners can work across a wide range of construction projects, giving you opportunities to develop your career within the industry.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a stronger range of practical carpentry skills and further understanding of the construction industry. You could progress to a Level 4 construction or civil engineering course or move into employment within the construction industry.

You will need to have completed a Level 2 in Site Carpentry.
You could progress to a Level 4 construction/civil engineering course or to employment in the construction industry.
£3345

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3

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24th September

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The Course

Develop your carpentry skills and prepare for a career in the construction industry with this Level 3 Site Carpentry course. Building on the knowledge and practical skills gained at Level 2, this one-year course will help you develop more advanced techniques and gain the confidence needed to work effectively within the trade.

Topics include:

  • Advanced site carpentry skills

  • Carpentry techniques

  • Safe working practices

  • Construction knowledge

  • Using carpentry tools and equipment

  • Cutting and shaping timber

  • Fitting and installing joinery

  • Working accurately from measurements and specifications

  • Developing practical trade skills

  • Preparing for employment in the construction industry

Throughout the course, you will build on your existing carpentry knowledge through practical activities designed to develop your accuracy, confidence and craftsmanship. You will continue to develop the skills required to work safely and effectively with tools, materials and equipment while tackling more complex carpentry tasks.

The course is ideal if you have completed Level 2 Site Carpentry and want to further develop your skills before progressing into employment or higher-level study. Skilled carpenters and joiners can work across a wide range of construction projects, giving you opportunities to develop your career within the industry.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a stronger range of practical carpentry skills and further understanding of the construction industry. You could progress to a Level 4 construction or civil engineering course or move into employment within the construction industry.

Develop your carpentry skills and prepare for a career in the construction industry with this Level 3 Site Carpentry course. Building on the knowledge and practical skills gained at Level 2, this one-year course will help you develop more advanced techniques and gain the confidence needed to work effectively within the trade.Topics include: Advanced site carpentry skills Carpentry techniques Safe working practices Construction knowledge Using carpentry tools and equipment Cutting and shaping timber Fitting and installing joinery Working accurately from measurements and specifications Developing practical trade skills Preparing for employment in the construction industryThroughout the course, you will build on your existing carpentry knowledge through practical activities designed to develop your accuracy, confidence and craftsmanship. You will continue to develop the skills required to work safely and effectively with tools, materials and equipment while tackling more complex carpentry tasks.The course is ideal if you have completed Level 2 Site Carpentry and want to further develop your skills before progressing into employment or higher-level study. Skilled carpenters and joiners can work across a wide range of construction projects, giving you opportunities to develop your career within the industry.By the end of the course, you will have developed a stronger range of practical carpentry skills and further understanding of the construction industry. You could progress to a Level 4 construction or civil engineering course or move into employment within the construction industry.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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