Qualification reference number: 603/5468/9
Credit value: 62
Level: 2
Delivery method: NVQ/ OSAT
Minimum age to enrol: 16+
WHO IS THE COURSE DESIGNED FOR
This is a National Vocational Qualification which means that this qualification has been developed to be achieved in a real work environment. You need to be employed to undertake this qualification.
This qualification will enable you to work as a Site Carpenter within the construction industry.
OVERVIEW
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations -Site Carpentry enables you, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a Site Carpenter within the construction industry
This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.
Industry will accept the qualification on its own as entry to a job role.
On completion of this qualification you will have obtained the skills, knowledge and understanding and demonstrated competence to progress on to a higher-level qualification in the same or similar occupational area or enable entry into supervisory and management positions within the workplace.
There are no formal entry requirements to take this qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.
This qualification is supported by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
To achieve this qualification a minimum of 62 credits need to be attained. This comprises of 10 credits from the Mandatory Group, plus 52 credits from the Optional Group.
Unit | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace | A/503/1170 | 2 | 1 |
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace | J/503/1169 | 3 | 2 |
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace | F/503/1171 | 5 | 2 |
Optional units
Unit | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace | J/617/9316 | 20 | Level 2 |
Installing Fire Resisting Timber Door Assemblies and Doorsets in the Workplace | M/616/5829 | 69 | Level 2 |
Installing First Fixing Components in the Workplace | T/617/9313 | 18 | Level 2 |
Installing Second Fixing Components in the Workplace | A/617/9314 | 23 | Level 2 |
Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Workplace | L/617/9317 | 14 | Level 2 |
Setting Up and Using Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines in the Workplace | Y/617/9305 | 26 | Level 2 |
LEARNING ASSESSMENTS
After purchasing the course, you will have to follow the Registration Process which include:
– Filling out the Learner Registration Form
– Attending to the induction
– Receiving your Individual Learning Plan
You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification.
You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence showing how you have met the performance and knowledge criteria for each unit required within the qualification, as directed by your assessor.
This qualification is not graded.