Construction

C&G Dip Carpentry and Joinery (Full Level 3)

Overview

This course is suitable for those who have sucessfully completed level 2 carpentry and joinery and who now wish to progress to the next level.

Am I Ready?

Successful completion of Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery

 

Course Details

At this level, you will learn advanced skills in either site carpentry, bench joinery or shopfitting joinery.

The Level 3 Site Carpentry Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

  • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
  • Carry out second fixing operations
  • Carry out first fix roofing and stairs
  • Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings
  • Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Assessment

This qualification will be achieved through a mixture of external question papers, written assignments and practical observations.

 

Fees & Funding

Level 2 / Level 3

Students enrolling onto their first full Level 2 or Level 3 course or below who are aged between 19 and 23 may be able to enrol for free. This is a government initiative and the course offer is subject to change. Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government. This does not affect your rights under Consumer Law.

National Skills Fund – Free Course for Jobs

The National Skills Fund – Free Course for Jobs Offer may entitle those who are earning less than £25,750 or are unemployed to be able to access this selected group of Level 3 qualifications, even if they already have a Level 3 qualification or higher.

Where qualifications are not included in the Free Course for Jobs Offer and students aged 19 years or over on the 1st day of their course, or students are earning above the income threshold, you may qualify for an Advanced Learning Loan to help with college fees on applicable course.

Adult Learning Loan

Advanced Learning Loan to help with college fees on applicable course. Students won’t have to pay anything back until the end of their course and are earning £27,295 per year. Household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. Eligibility is dependent on course, nationality, and age to meet the ESFA funding eligibility criteria.

Low Income / Unemployed Seeking Work

Students that are unemployed and currently seeking work, or on a low income of up to £25,750 per annum may be able to enrol to a course at Level 2 or below free of charge. This is a government initiative and the course offer is subject to change. Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government. This does not affect your rights under Consumer Law.

* Courses listed as free under the course details are free (material costs may apply as shown in the additional information section).

Additional Information

Our qualifications are aimed at people wishing to learn some skills in carpentry and joinery, to progress on to becoming skilled in their chosen trade.

Your Next Steps

Sucessful completion of this qualification can open up opportunities to work within the construction sector.

Course Details
Code: FGS75541 Type: Full Time Dates: 3 September 2026
Costs: See “Fees & Funding” Entry Requirements: See “Am I Ready?”
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