Level 2 Wood Occupations (Construction) Course in Hounslow. Classes run at MIT Skills West London. This is a work-based NVQ, so you must be employed as a site carpenter to take it. You demonstrate your skills on the job rather than in a classroom. The course runs to 540 hours in total. No previous training or qualifications in carpentry are required to enrol. This is the level 2 wood occupations (construction) qualification that shows employers you can work competently as a site carpenter in the construction industry.
Who this course is for
The NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) -Site Carpentry qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means the learner must be employed to undertake this qualification.
This qualification enables you, the learner, 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.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to take this NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) -Site Carpentry qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area
What you will learn
You'll demonstrate safe working practices on a construction site.
You'll carry out first and second fix carpentry tasks to industry standards.
You'll work with timber and wood-based materials used in site carpentry.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll select and use the correct tools and equipment for each task.
You'll show you can work to the tolerances and quality standards expected on site.
How you will learn
Because this is an NVQ, assessment takes place in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out carpentry tasks on site and review the evidence you gather from your day-to-day work. You may also complete written or verbal questions to confirm your knowledge and understanding. The qualification is built around what you actually do in your job, so your work is the evidence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Site carpenter: how to become a carpenter on residential or commercial builds.
First fix carpenter: framing, studwork, and structural timber.
Second fix carpenter: doors, skirting, architrave, and joinery finishing.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Formwork carpenter: constructing moulds and shuttering for concrete.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry): the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card and senior site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Joinery: moves into workshop-based joinery and bespoke timber work.
CSCS card: once you hold the Level 2 NVQ, you can apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card, which most main contractors require on site.
