Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery

This 2 year Level 3 course equips you with the skills and knowledge to further develop a career in Carpentry and Joinery. Students will attend the college 1-2 days per week and 2-3 days will be spent on site.

P10080

Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Full-Time

Further Education

Carpentry & Joinery

Available Sessions

We have 5 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Newtownards, Downpatrick.

Why Study This Course

This L3 programme is a progression route from Level 2 or for anyone who has worked in carpentry & joinery for years but does not hold the certified qualification.

You will learn to construct joinery products, building methods, how to ensure safe working practices and learn how to use machinery specific for the industry.

Successful completion of this course can lead to employment or further Higher Level qualifications such as a HNC/D in Construction.

Course Overview

This 2 year Level 3 course equips you with the skills and knowledge to further develop a career in Carpentry & Joinery.

Students will attend the college 1 day per week and the remaining 4 days will be spent on site.

You will have the choice of two routes - Site Carpentry or Bench 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

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

It covers the following skills:

Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Manufacture shaped doors and frames
Manufacture stairs with turns

You will need:

an employer AND
an equivalent Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or suitable experience with a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

Bench Diploma units:

Health, safety and welfare in construction
Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Manufacture shaped doors and frames
Manufacture stairs with turns

Bench NVQ units:

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
Manufacturing Bespoke Architectural Joinery Products in the Workplace
Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
Manufacturing Routine Architectural Joinery Products in the Workplace
Marking Out from Setting Out Details for Routine Architectural Joinery Products in the Workplace
Producing Setting Out Details for Routine Architectural Joinery Products in the Workplace
Setting up and Using Fixed Machinery in the Workplace

plus optional unit (minimum x1)

Producing CAD Setting Out Details in the Workplace
Producing Setting Out Details for Bespoke Architectural Joinery Products in the Workplace
Producing Wood and Wood-based Products Using Computer Numerically Controlled / Numerically Controlled Machinery (CNC/NC) in the Workplace

Site Diploma units:

Health, safety and welfare in construction
Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
Carry out second fixing operations
Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
Carry out first fix roofing and stairs
Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings
Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery

Site NVQ units:

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace 1
Installing Bespoke First Fixing Components in the Workplace
Installing Bespoke Second Fixing Components in the Workplace
Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
Setting Up and Using Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines in the Workplace

plus optional unit (minimum x2)

Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace
Erecting Roof Structure Carcassing Components in the Workplace
Maintaining Non-structural and structural Components in the Workplace

Successful completion will allow you to apply for roles such as a fully qualified bench, site joiner or shop-fitting joiner.

Alternatively, you can study for the HNC/Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Construction or other Level 4 construction related qualifications.

Available Sessions

We have 5 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Newtownards, Downpatrick.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Luke McIlwrath

Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery

My favourite part of being on the apprenticeship has been learning new skills. I am employed with A Reid & Son and have really enjoyed doing practical work and receiving on-site training which is giving me a lot of experience in this industry.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery Y10080DF1A-25/26-FT	Downpatrick	01/09/2025	18	More Info
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery Y10080LF2A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	18	More Info
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery Y10080LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	18	More Info
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery Y10080NF2A-25/26-FT	Newtownards	01/09/2025	18	More Info
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Carpentry & Joinery Y10080NF1A-25/26-FT	Newtownards	01/09/2025	18	More Info
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Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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