Timber processing
Manual and mechanized cutting, chiseling, drilling, planing and hollowing of timber.
Programme 04 of 11 · Construction
Carpenter & Timber Worker
A four-month, full-time programme in Bucharest leading to an EQF Level 3 occupational qualification. Graduates are placed on a regulated Romanian construction site within thirty days of graduation.
- Duration
- 4 months · full-time
- Qualification
- EQF Level 3 · NQF Level 3
- COR code
- 711501
- Sector
- Construction
Next intake
February 2026
28 places · 17 confirmed
Occupation overview
The carpenter raises the frame — and everything that holds it up.
From load-bearing timber structures and roof frameworks to formwork for reinforced concrete and scaffolding for work at height — the carpenter builds the structure that every other trade depends on.
- Manual & mechanized timber processing. Cutting, chiseling, drilling, hollowing and planing — by hand and on specialised machinery.
- Roof frameworks & load-bearing structures. Ridges, purlins, posts, rafters and auxiliary roof elements, built to engineered specification.
- Formwork & scaffolding. Assembly and dismantling of formwork for concrete elements, prefabricated panels, and scaffolding systems for working at height.
- Stairs, panel buildings & energy efficiency. Timber staircases with handrails and balustrades, panel buildings, and energy-efficiency detailing throughout.
Special requirements. Physical stamina, ability to work at heights, and tolerance for repetitive tasks in a structured construction environment. A medical fitness certificate is required before training begins.
The syllabus
Six modules. Every shift,
start to finish.
Training is built around the six core activities of a working carpenter. Each module combines classroom instruction with supervised practice in our Bucharest timber atelier and on the working site.
Roof structures
Assemble roof frameworks: ridges, purlins, posts, rafters and auxiliary roof elements.
Formwork
Mount and dismantle formwork for reinforced concrete elements and prefabricated panels.
Scaffolding
Build and dismantle scaffolding and falsework for working at height on the construction site.
Timber stairs
Build timber staircases with balustrades, handrails and auxiliary stair elements.
Panel construction
Construct timber panel buildings; apply ICT tools and energy-efficiency measures.
Professional competencies
Six core competencies,
assessed against the national standard.
Health & Safety (OHS)
Applies OHS regulations and emergency procedures on every site activity.
Environmental Protection
Applies waste sorting and environmental protection standards on the construction site.
Teamwork & Communication
Understands roles, hierarchy and communication within a multi-trade construction team.
ICT Usage
Uses digital tools to visualise 2D/3D technical plans, drawings and specifications.
Energy Efficiency
Applies measures to avoid thermal bridges and improve building envelopes in timber structures.
Quality Assurance
Verifies the quality of completed works, takes samples and eliminates defects against specification.
Equipment & tools
You will train on the equipment
you will work with.
The Schola timber atelier in Bucharest is fitted to commercial standard. Every module is taught with the same measuring tools, hand tools and power equipment you will find on your first day of work.
Measuring & layout
- Carpenter's ruler, mechanical and digital tape
- Square, protractor and vernier caliper
- Laser level and telemetric distance meter
- Plumb line and spirit level
- Marking pencils and chalk lines
Hand tools
- Carpenter's hammer, adze and chisel
- Pliers, lever and handsaw
- Plane, hatchet and mallet
- Carpenter's belt (cintura dulgher)
- Wire brushes and scrapers
Power equipment
- Nail gun and chainsaw (drujbă)
- Drilling machine and angle grinder
- Assisted-command cutting machines
- Mechanized planing equipment
- PPE — helmet, goggles, gloves, boots
Official documents
Two documents
you carry for life.
Issued on completion of the programme. Both documents are recognised throughout Romania and the EU under Government Ordinance 129/2000.
01
Certificate of completion
Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity
& Ministry of Education
& Ministry of Education
Issued by
02
Authorization
Authorization Commission for Adult
Vocational Training Providers
Vocational Training Providers
Issued by
Why choose this career
A career as a carpenter frames every building you'll ever see.
EU-recognised qualification
Your certificate is recognised nationally in Romania and across the EU at EQF Level 3.
Essential to every project
A core role in housing, industrial and civil construction — every site needs carpenters from day one.
Broad skill set
Structures, roofs, formwork, scaffolding and stairs — a single qualification covers the whole envelope.
Apply
Ready to apply for the
February 2026 cohort?
Twenty-eight places. Seventeen confirmed. Applications close eight weeks before the cohort begins. Speak directly with the Admissions Office — no agent, no application fee.
Cohort 19 · Carpenter & Timber Worker
- Application deadline05 January 2026
- Programme begins16 February 2026
- Programme ends19 June 2026
- First placementWithin the published cohort window
- Total seats28 candidates
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