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Level 3 Carpentry

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course builds on your Level 2 skills and prepares you for a career as a Site Carpenter. It is based on the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (7255). You will develop advanced practical skills and knowledge required to carry out complex site carpentry work safely and to industry standards. Units covered include: * Health and safety in construction * Advanced first fix carpentry (floors, walls, roofs) * Advanced second fix carpentry (doors, windows, stair components) * Complex roofing structures and repairs * Setting out and interpreting technical drawings * Maintenance and refurbishment of site carpentry work Training takes place in industry-standard workshops and classrooms, combining practical work with theory sessions.

What you need to get on

* Level 2 Site Carpentry qualification * GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above (preferred) You will be interviewed for this course and should demonstrate commitment to working in the construction industry.

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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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