VOC Level 3

Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Campus
Lincoln Campus and Newark Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)

Are you great when working with wood and doing practical tasks? Have you studied another carpentry course and want to progress? Maybe you’re looking to become a very handy and skilled tradesperson. If you think this sounds just like you, this course could be for you.

This course includes practical and theoretical elements of Carpentry and Joinery at our Lincoln campus and provides you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress with topics at an appropriate level to begin. This course will also offer you support, preparing you for the construction industry.

During this course, you will learn:

Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Principles of Building Construction
Information and Communication
Maintain and use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
Prepare and use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
Producing Woodworking Joints

You will ideally have some previous Carpentry and Joinery - knowledge or experience or have completed a Level 2 related course.

Assessment: You will be assessed on practical and theory elements, through product creation, written, and online tests.

Progression: Successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma could lead to potential employment including, working within the construction industry.

You’ll need appropriate workwear, protective footwear, safety glasses and ear defenders. You’ll also need general stationery and access to the internet for the theory aspects.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]