Level 3 - Diploma in Site Carpentry - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Rotherham College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This one-year course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to become a qualified Carpenter.

You will be shown how to use a range of specialised woodworking machines and techniques for complex carpentry, develop employability skills and meet key employers in the trade.

Course Details

Set up and operate cutting and shaping machinery

Install and maintain non-structural and structural components

Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries

Erect complex structural carcassing components

Carry out second fixing operations

Carry out first fixing operations

Analysing the construction industry and built environment

Analysing technical information, quantities and communication with others

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your course assessments may include:

A range of tutor assessed practical assignments
Online knowledge tests

Your next steps...

You could progress onto the Higher National Certificate Level 4 Diploma at University Centre Rotherham or a similar course at another university, an advanced apprenticeship or into employment.

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