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CITB Approved NVQ

NVQ Level 2 in Wood Occupations

Carpentry
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£ 850 +Vat
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It’s possible to fully fund this qualification, look at the options below

Funding

£240 Grant available from the CITB Short Qualification Grant.

Funding opportunities via the MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme are available for both service personnel and service leavers. Those with six years of service experience can receive up to £1,000 per claim instalment, while individuals with eight years of service experience may be eligible for up to £2,000 per claim instalment.

Next Steps

Before you start work on your qualification you will meet with your assessor to discuss what you need to do to complete your qualification. This can include:

  • checking you are taking the right qualification level
  • checking you have chosen suitable units
  • identifying any training or learning you will need to help you gain your qualification
  • agreeing an assessment plan
  • signing a learning contract

As part of this meeting, you will discuss the skills and knowledge you may already have, and decide how this can be used towards your qualification. This process is sometimes called a skill scan.

Once you have chosen your units you will make and agree an assessment plan with your assessor. This will show:

  • the units the plan covers
  • when you will be assessed
  • where the assessment will take place
  • what you will be doing
  • what evidence you will produce
  • who will assess you

 

The plan should also indicate the methods of assessment to be used to collect your evidence. Evidence can include:

  • direct observation in the workplace by a qualified assessor
  • witness testimony of work carried out by you in the workplace written by an expert witness
  • questioning – this could be verbal, written or computer based
  • other evidence which can include photographs or personal accounts
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NVQ Carpentry Level 2

About this NVQ

Our Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations is tailored to individuals seeking to embark on a rewarding career in woodworking and carpentry. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical assessment, candidates will evidence essential skills in working with wood, including measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling various timber components. Whether aspiring to become skilled carpenters, joiners, or furniture makers, this qualification provides a solid foundation upon which to build a successful career in the woodworking industry, with ample opportunities for specialisation and advancement.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Foundational Woodworking Skills: Master fundamental skills in woodworking, including cutting, shaping, and assembling wood components.
  • Health and Safety Practices: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations relevant to wood occupations, ensuring a secure working environment.
  • Practical Application: Apply woodworking techniques to construct and install wood products, such as furniture, fixtures, and building components.
  • Quality Craftsmanship: Produce high-quality woodwork products that meet industry standards and client specifications, demonstrating attention to detail and precision.
  • Collaborative Work: Work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve project goals and deliverables, fostering teamwork and communication.
  • Professional Development: Pursue opportunities for skill development and growth in wood occupations, staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
Units

The Minimum Credit Value Of The Qualification Is 36 Credits, Whichever Pathway Is Selected. Candidates Should Achieve All 3 Mandatory Units And At Least 26 Credits From The Chosen Pathway

All units must be achieved:

  • Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace (2)
  • Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace (3)
  • Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace (5)

You must achieve a minimum of 3 optional units:

  • Installing first fixing components in the workplace
  • Installing second fixing components in the workplace
  • Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace
  • Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace
  • Installing fire resisting timber door assemblies and doorsets in the workplace
  • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

You must achieve a minimum of 3 optional units:

  • Installing shop fitting frames and finishings in the workplace (26)
  • Installing shop fitting fitments in the workplace (13)
  • Installing shopfronts and finishings in the workplace (15)
  • Installing fire resisting timber door assemblies and door sets in the workplace (69)
  • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace (26)
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All mandatory units must be achieved:

  • Marking out from setting out details for routine shop fitting products in the workplace
  • Manufacturing routine shop fitting products in the workplace
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You must achieve a minimum of 1 optional unit:

  • Producing setting out details for routine shop fitting products in the workplace (12)
  • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace (19)

All units must be achieved:

  • Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace (23)
  • Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace (10)
  • Erecting roof structure carcassing components in the workplace (26)
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Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Completing an NVQ doesn’t require you to take traditional exams. Instead, assessment is based around your competency in fulfilling your job role duties to meet occupational standards. Assessors will evaluate you based on the contents of your portfolio. It’s essential to maintain this portfolio with evidence showcasing the tasks, duties, and accomplishments you’ve accomplished in work.

 
How do I apply for a Blue Skilled Worker card?

Not sure when your card expires? You can either download the CSCS Smart Check app on App Store or Google Play to check any construction industry card displaying the CSCS logo, or you can use the online card checker.

Achieved a construction related NVQ/SVQ level 2 or SVQ at SCQF level 5.
or
Completed an apprenticeship, such as an Employer sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds Craft Certificate (CGLI) or a CSCS Approved Apprenticeship Standard.

If you aren’t sure which HS&E test is relevant to your occupation, use the Card Finder to find the relevant route.

The quickest and most convenient way to apply for your Blue Skilled CSCS card is via the CSCS online application service.

CITB Internet Test Centre (ITC)

An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test and Managers and Professionals (MaPs) test as well as many more.

Completing the HSE tests is a step towards your CSCS card, you will also need your individual course or qualifications depending on which card you want, for example the Green Labourers CSCS card you will have to have completed a Level 1 H&S or CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course and a CITB HS&E Operatives Test to apply for your Green Labourers CSCS card.

View the different coloured cards to view which qualifications and CITB Tests you require or head over to the CSCS Card Finder for a more detailed search.

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Reasons to study an NVQ with Acadame

Unrivalled expertise

All of our NVQ assessors are fully qualified and extensively experienced; each having worked within their industry for years, whilst acquiring extensive knowledge.

Flexibility to suit you

Our NVQs are designed to work around you, using a range of assessment methods coupled with our online ePortfolio – providing you with the flexibility to complete your chosen NVQ at a pace that suits you and your working life.

ePortfolio

24/7 access to your NVQ ePortfolio means that you can upload your evidence at a time to suit you – not within the restrictions of a set timeframe. Plus, with ePortfolio access via mobile phone, you can also capture evidence on the go, quickly and efficiently.