Wood Carving Qualification – Level 3 (NCFE CQ Accredited)

Duration: Friday 7 pm to Sunday 12 pm
Accreditation: NCFE CQ Level 3 Certification

• Course: Wood Carving Qualification (CQ11772).
• Dates: 4th-6th September in Devon and 25th-27th September in Staffordshire.
• Venue: Devon (Near Exeter - EX11 1LU) and Staffordshire (Near Burton upon Trent - DE13 9RW).
• Times: 7pm on the Friday - midday on the Sunday.
• Ages: All ages above 14 years welcome.
• Certificates: From 1st August 2022, all certifications will be in the form of eCertificates.

Course Overview

Unlock your creativity and deepen your wood-craft skills with our Level 3 Wood Carving Course. This hands-on weekend is designed to teach you how to transform raw wood into practical or artistic items — whether that’s a spoon, a bowl, a harpoon point, a figure or another carved project. Under experienced guidance, you’ll learn not just how to carve, but how to choose the right wood and tools for the job. 

Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some carving or bushcraft experience — this course gives you both the confidence and competence to carve wood safely and effectively, whether green or seasoned timber. 

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Wood & Project Selection: Learn how to select a piece of wood suitable for your chosen project — whether simple or ambitious. 
• Safe Tool Use & Variety of Carving Instruments: Use and master knives, crook-knives, draw knives, axes (and other cutting tools) safely and effectively — essential skills whether carving small items or shaping larger pieces. 
• Project Work — From Concept to Finished Object: Work through planning, shaping and finishing a carved item (spoon, bowl, tool, art piece or similar), from selecting wood to final finishing. 
• Tool Maintenance & Carving Technique: Learn how to sharpen and maintain your carving tools to keep them effective and safe for repeated use — a core skill for anyone serious about wood-craft. 

Why Choose This Course

• Accredited Qualification: Gain a recognised Level 3 NCFE CQ certificate — a formal credential that demonstrates your wood-carving skills and understanding of tool safety and technique. 
• Hands-On, Practical Weekend: This isn’t a demonstration or classroom-only course — you’ll be working with real wood, real tools, and real projects from start to finish. 
• Broad Skill Set: Whether you want to carve functional objects (spoons, bowls, tools) or artistic pieces — the skills you learn are versatile and applicable to a wide range of wood-craft and bushcraft uses. 
• Accessible to All Levels: You don’t need previous carving experience. The course is suitable if you’re new to carving, but also beneficial if you already have some experience and want to improve. 

Ideal For

• Anyone interested in learning safe and effective wood carving — beginners or those with some prior experience.
• Bushcraft and outdoor-life enthusiasts who want to add wood-carving skills to their repertoire.
• People interested in making functional wooden items (bowls, spoons, tools) or crafting art/utility items from wood.
• Those who want a recognised qualification in wood-craft and tool-use safety, backed by NCFE CQ accreditation.