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Diploma of Site Carpentry
Cheshire College - South & West
- Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year Level 3 course building advanced carpentry skills for the construction industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Site Carpentry. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Employment in the construction industry
- Level 4 construction or civil engineering course
Curriculum
- One-year course building on Level 2. Topics: advanced site carpentry skills and techniques
- safe working practices
- construction knowledge
- using tools and equipment
- cutting and shaping timber
- fitting and installing joinery
- working accurately from specifications
- and preparing for construction employment.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typically 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
- Including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths (course-specific requirements on the course page)
- Age 16 by 1 August of entry year
- Online interview
- UKVI-approved English test. This course: Typically five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
- Including a grade 4/3 combination in English and maths
- a completed Level 2 in Site Carpentry.
Accepted academic background
GCSEs (or international equivalent) plus Level 2 trade qualification where stated, 16 by 1 August 2027
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
How to apply
- Select an eligible program and request the international tuition details. Complete the international application form. Submit the academic and identity documents requested by admissions. Attend the online interview and provide an approved English qualification if required. Accept the offer and complete visa sponsorship steps if eligible.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £12,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £80 GBP |
| Deposit | £10,539 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Ellesmere Port Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Construction and The Built Environment |
| Department | Construction and The Built Environment |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £12,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £80 GBP. The deposit is £10,539 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5. An interview is required.

