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Diploma in Site Carpentry L3

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 3 Full-Time Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery offers a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience designed to equip students with the advanced skills needed in the modern construction industry. Working closely with local employers, the course ensures that students are learning the most current industry techniques and standards. Students will gain practical experience in a wide range of carpentry skills, including the installation of first fix flooring and roofing, first fix frames, partitions, and stairs, as well as second fixing operations. The course also focuses on safe operation of equipment such as circular saws and teaches essential carpentry maintenance skills, with an emphasis on sustainability within the trade. In addition to practical training, students benefit from valuable enrichment opportunities, including working towards a CSCS card, site visits, guest speakers, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts. Upon completion, students can progress onto employment.

What you need to get on

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent. English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or above an advantage by not essential.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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