• No formal entry requirements
• Each application is considered on individual merit

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to develop a successful career in Site Carpentry. You will gain an understanding of:

• Social, economic and environmental sustainability within the construction and built environment sector.
• Employment opportunities and employability requirements within the construction industry.
• The professional behaviours and employability skills required in modern construction workplaces.
• Health and safety legislation and safe working practices when working on site, using equipment and working alongside other trades.
• The range of projects undertaken within the carpentry trade and how carpenters work with other construction professionals throughout the design, construction, maintenance and refurbishment stages of a project.
• The tools, materials, techniques and technologies used within the carpentry industry and how these have evolved over time.
• The technical knowledge required to meet current industry and national occupational standards.
• Practical carpentry skills through the completion of a wide range of workshop and site-based tasks.
• How to effectively plan, organise and evaluate your own work to meet industry standards.

Core Units

You will study the following core units:

• Employment and Employability in the Construction Sector
• Changing Practices Over Time
• Planning and Evaluating Work in the Construction Sector in Wales

Specialist Site Carpentry Units

You will also study specialist units including:

• Site Carpentry Core Knowledge
• Installing First and Second Fixing Components
• Erecting Structural Carcassing Components
• Maintaining Non-Structural Carpentry Work
• Setting Up and Using Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Practical assessment during the course
• Portfolio of evidence
• Online examination
• Completion of a final major project

Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.  

Future career opportunities include site carpenter, architectural joiner, shop fitter or creating fitted interiors. 

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Carpentry work trousers - £30
• Carpentry safety boots/shoes - £14/£39
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.

• No additional costs
• Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page