Carpentry Level 3

You need a grade 4 or above in Maths and English and a Level 2 Carpentry qualification.

If this course isn't right for you, our tutors recommend either the Level 2 Carpentry or the Level 1 Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery.

• Knowledge and practical abilities in site carpentry
• Fundamentals of building design and construction
• Type of information used throughout the process
• Second fixing operations
• Installing double doors and mouldings
• Operating both fixed and portable machinery
• Health, safety, and environmental considerations on construction sites
• Effective communication skills
• Supervisory skills, such as planning, organising, and pricing work

You will attend workshops at the Somer Valley Campus in the Construction Centre.

With specialist tools and the help of expert tutors, you will develop the advanced skills to prepare for your first job as a carpenter.

You will learn specialist site tasks along with key health and safety units.

Industry specialist lecturers guide every workshop.

You will complete theory sessions and practical sessions.

Assessments will be both practical and theoretical to shape your knowledge for the site.

You can work as a qualified carpenter on-site or work in customers' houses after you complete this course.

Or you can progress your career in Higher Education.

Bath College offers a HNC in Construction Management to help you become a site manager or supervisor.

If you need help with your next steps, you can email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a
one-to-one chat with our Careers Advisers.

Additional costs will depend upon several factors which will be discussed at interview stage.

You will be seeking to consolidate your skills and knowledge of the trade in order to progress to become a specialist in site carpentry. This pathway is suited for people aged 16-18 and may also meet the needs of mature students up to 25 years. Those who successfully complete their programme will achieve a nationally recognised qualification at the level 3.

There are no fees to study this course.

If you need help with travel costs to the college or free college meals, email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more bursary details.

The Somer Valley Campus also offers the following support:

• One-to-one learning coaching
• Accessible learning materials, like text-to-speech software, braille, or electronic formats
• Study skills workshops for time management skills
• Extra time and separate rooms for exams
• Communication support
• Transition support from school to college or college to work

If you have a concern at the college, or you're worried about someone, email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to speak with our friendly Welfare team.

You can book a confidential meeting to talk about your problems in a safe space.