Course Overview
Develop practical skills in sustainable joinery and modern timber frame construction. Learn hands-on techniques used in offsite construction, including wall and floor cassette installation, airtightness, fire stopping, and sustainability principles while understanding modern construction methods.
Who This Course Is For
- Individuals looking to start or progress a career in joinery, carpentry, or timber frame construction. Ideal for newcomers, site operatives, tradespeople, or those transitioning into modern methods of construction (MMC).
What You Will Learn
- Timber frame theory and setting out practical
- Wall and floor cassette installation
- Joinery detailing and finishing
- Airtightness and insulation techniques
- Fire stopping and sustainability
- Quality checks and assessment preparation
Programme Structure
- Two week block
Qualifications You Will Earn
- T3 Training Certificate of Completion – Sustainable Joinery (Timber Frame)
- Manual Handling and Working at Height Certificates
- Progression opportunities to Level 2 or 3 Construction Apprenticeships (e.g., Site Carpentry, Formwork, or Construction Assembly and Installation Operative – Timber Pathway)
Entry Requirements
- Suitable for newcomers to joinery or construction, and tradespeople looking to upskill in timber frame and sustainable building methods.
Key Information
Location: Dearne Valley College, Rotherham
Duration: 10 weeks (1 day per week)
Start Date: January 2026
Funding: Skills Bootcamp funding available
