Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £40,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery L234 courses
- NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) - Level 2 L28 courses
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a site supervisor or construction project manager. You could also move into: construction estimating, contracts management, specialist areas like set building for stage and screen, or heritage restoration, facilities maintenance in a large organisation, like a hospital or housing association and training apprentices on site. You may wish to start your own business or teach in a further education college.
Courses for this career
Level 2
- Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery L234 courses
- NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) - Level 2 L28 courses
Level 3