Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry
Course Overview
This program of study is for you if you are a 16–19-year-old learner looking for progression having successfully completed a Level 2 Site Carpentry Study Program who wishes to work as a carpenter in the industry. The program is designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress through further learning or into employment. This vocational route at level 3 is a vital step towards becoming a competent site carpenter.
What You Will Study
This program of study allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.
It covers the following skills:
- Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
- Carry out second fixing operations
- Carry out first fix roofing and stairs
- Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings
- Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Delivered over three days in college.
This course requires 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to include English at Grade 4 or above and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
Level 2 Diploma/Technical Certificate Site Carpentry is also required.
Within the first six weeks on program, you will be assessed in relation to behaviour, attendance and progress. Dependent on these your program of study may change.
Site Carpentry apprenticeship – with recognition for prior learning this can be completed within 18 to 24 months.
Alternatively Site Carpentry NVQ completed in the workplace
This course can either be studied at Castleford College or Selby College.
I really like being out on construction sites, seeing how everything works in a real environment.
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