The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in site carpentry to demonstrate their competence.

Designed for people who are employed as apprentice joiners and multi-skilled
operatives.

Level 3 is suitable for individuals who have site experience and are at a stage
to undertake more complex and advanced skills. This will include erecting stud
partitioning, manufacturing, assembling and erecting a staircase and the manufacture and installation of a dormer light.

Level 3 units:

• Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
• Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
• Conforming to General Safety in the Workplace
• Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
• Erecting Complex Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace
• Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace
• Installing First Fixing Components in the Workplace
• Installing Second Fixing Components in the Workplace
• Maintaining Non-structural and Structural Components in the Workplace
• Setting Up and Using Fixed or Transportable Metalworking Machinery in the Workplace
• Setting Up and Using Fixed or Transportable Woodworking Machinery in the Workplace

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you must ensure that individuals have the potential and opportunity to successfully gain the qualification.

Secured direct employment

Assessment

Ongoing assessment of practical and written work
Portfolio of evidence to show your competency

Future opportunities

Achievement of this qualification provides opportunities to progress to further qualifications and training such as:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work SupervisionTechnical, supervisory and management qualifications or positions within their own organisations.

As part of lifelong learning we encourage learner progression.This qualification offers employment opportunities as individuals are demonstrating occupational competence by qualification achievement