Carpentry and Joinery (Site) - Level 3

Get the skills needed to become an advanced site carpenter, with a Level 3 Qualification in Site Carpentry and Joinery at Hugh Baird College. Learn how to build and install complex components needed on a building site or commercial or residential premises, alongside the key qualities that see you climbing the ladder in this thriving industry.

What will you learn?

This is a supervisory-level course combined with complex carpentry and joinery techniques, including curved work, double doors and using geometry to build a traditional roof from scratch. You’ll need to understand the theory behind your practical work, be able to carry out independent research, and work under your own directions.

There’s a deeper delve into machines and maintenance, and you’ll learn to set up machines as though you were a site supervisor.

Build leadership qualities

Site Carpentry and Joinery at Level 3 prepares you for a leadership role. From preparing machines to applying practices in line with health and safety requirements, you’ll get a genuine insight into a career in the industry. You’ll be expected to solve environmental and task-related problems, and learn how to manage people and projects.

Bespoke courses shaped around you

Our Level 3 Site Qualification attracts mature students that need to balance their studies around another job or family responsibilities. Hugh Baird College aims to accommodate students with other commitments through bespoke timetables and additional support.

Is this course right for you?

This course welcomes men and women of all ages with a Level 2 Site Joinery and Carpentry qualification. We prefer if you already have Maths and English GCSEs at grades 4-9, but you can study for them alongside your course if necessary.

How will you be assessed?

You’ll need to demonstrate a high level of skills and knowledge to achieve this qualification. Assessments take place throughout the year and are a mixture of assignments, projects, case studies, practical exercises, question papers and portfolio building.

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A Level 3 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (Site) opens doors to a wide range of employment opportunities or further studies. In an industry that’s filling a growing number of roles, get what it takes to impress employers.