Site Carpentry

NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupation - Site Carpentry

Introduction:

The NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) Level 2 equips individuals with expertise in general health, safety, and welfare practices, as well as productive working methods. Learners can specialize in various areas such as installing first and second fixing components, erecting timber walls, roofs, and floors, using cutting and shaping machines, among others.

Course Overview:

This qualification is pivotal in confirming the learner’s occupational competence within wood occupations. As a work-related and competence-based qualification, it assures employers, industry managers, and card schemes of the learner's capability to meet the nationally recognized standards for the role.

Course Benefits:

• Access to the Blue CSCS card
• Streamlined assessment process
• No exams or classroom-based elements
• Lifetime qualification validity
• Enhanced career prospects
• Fast track options available

Pre-requisites:

This qualification targets individuals currently working seeking recognition for their prior learning and experience in the field.

Course Structure:

To obtain this qualification, a minimum of 6 units must be achieved, comprising 3 from the Mandatory Group and 3 from the Optional Group. Units cover various aspects from handling resources to installing components and ensuring workplace safety.

• Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
• Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
• Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
• Setting Up and Using Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines in the Workplace
• Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Workplace
• Installing Second Fixing Components in the Workplace
• Installing First Fixing Components in the Workplace
• Installing Fire Resisting Timber Door Assemblies and Doorsets in the Workplace
• Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace

Assessment Process:

Our assessment methods for NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupation - Site Carpentry are comprehensive, ensuring a thorough evaluation of practical skills, theoretical understanding, and operational decision-making. Methods include practical skills observation, evidence review (videos, photographs), knowledge questioning, professional discussion, and witness testimony.

Recognition:

Supported by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), this qualification is acknowledged by the industry. The CSCS BLUE Card recognizes skills, knowledge, understanding, competence, and qualifications in construction roles.

Next Steps:

Are you ready to progress as a certified NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupation - Site Carpentry professional? For enrolment and further assistance, contact us at 0208 983 8800.

NVQ Funding eligibility and claim process: 

Eligibility for the CITB Grant scheme extends to all construction companies registered with CITB, encompassing smaller enterprises exempt from the levy (those with a wage bill below £80k). The grant applies to directly employed staff and subcontractors.

Claimable Amounts and Application Procedure: From April 1st, 2023, CITB registered companies can claim:

£600 for Level 2 NVQs

£1200 for Level 3-4 NVQs

£1500 for Level 6-7 NVQs

Upon NVQ completion, submitting a CITB Grant application form with necessary details and learners’ certificates to grant.claimforms@citb.co.uk initiates the claim process, typically taking around 4 weeks for processing.