Take your carpentry and joinery skills to the next level.
The PDA Advanced Craft in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 7) is a stand-alone qualification designed for qualified tradespeople who have already completed SVQ Level 3 and PDA Level 6 in Carpentry and Joinery.
This advanced course builds on your existing skills, enhancing both your practical craftsmanship and technical understanding. You’ll attend college over 11 one-week blocks spread across the year, including a dedicated two-week block focused on complex stair construction. Between blocks, you’ll continue gaining essential on-site experience with your employer.
Training takes place in our fully equipped workshops and classrooms, guided by experienced lecturers who specialise in high-level finishing, precision work, and sustainable construction methods.
This course is ideal if you:
You’ll build advanced practical and problem-solving skills while gaining confidence in technical communication and sustainable building methods.
During your time at college, you’ll study:
Applicants should:
✅ Have achieved SVQ Level 3 and PDA Level 6 in Carpentry and Joinery.
✅ Be currently employed full-time within the construction industry.
✅ Successfully complete a college interview prior to acceptance.
ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language
This qualification enhances your skills as a tradesperson and supports progression into:
🪚 Advanced Craft Carpenter or Joiner
🏗️ Site or Workshop Supervisor
🧱 Construction Technician
🧰 Estimator or Site Foreperson
🏢 Self-Employed Specialist Joiner
On completion, you’ll hold a Professional Development Award at SCQF Level 7, recognised across the construction industry.
Graduates can progress to:
This PDA will not only sharpen your craft but also strengthen your professional standing in the trade — bridging practical skill with technical expertise.
