NVQ Carpentry and Joinery
NVQ Carpentry and Joinery
Wood Occupations (Level 2 - Intermediate) / Wood Occupations (Level 3 - Advanced)
Accelerate your career in the Construction industry with this work based NVQ.
Is this course right for me?
This course is aimed at those working in the construction industry and wishing to gain recognised qualifications which could lead to progression or CSCS card status. Learners will develop and demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, behaviours, skills and practice in either site Carpentry or Bench joinery.
Each qualification must be completed within 12 months of enrolment.
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- Level 3 applicants must either hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or at least two years industry experience
- You will be expected to be in relevant job role
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
Mandatory Units:
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learners will also choose from a range of optional units, depending on the job role, including:
- First fix components
- Second fix components
- Transportable cutting and shaping machines
- Structural carcassing components
- Creating Setting out details
- Marking out components
- Manufacturing joinery components
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
If you are studying a construction/trade course (brickwork, carpentry, electrical or plumbing):
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
- A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Visits from your assessor to your place of work
- Testimony from employers or supervisors
What can I do next?
Many learners progress to Level 3 qualifications in the same trade, or higher level qualifications in construction management.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- You will need your own device/laptop and a good internet connection
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
