Level 2 Wood Occupations (Construction) Course in West Byfleet. Classes run at MIT Skills West Byfleet. This is a work-based qualification, so you must be employed as a site carpenter to take it. You demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and competence on the job rather than in a classroom. The course runs full-time over 540 hours. There are no formal entry requirements; no previous training or qualifications in carpentry are needed. The NOCN Level 2 wood occupations (construction) qualification is the recognised route into site carpentry within 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 select and use the correct tools, materials, and fixings for each job.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll install timber frames, floors, roofs, doors, and window frames.
You'll work to tolerances and quality standards expected on live construction sites.
How you will learn
Assessment is competence-based and takes place in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out carpentry tasks on site, review work products, and ask questions to confirm your knowledge and understanding. You will build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the qualification. Classes at MIT Skills West Byfleet support the underpinning knowledge elements alongside your on-site practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills West Byfleet will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Site carpenter: fitting structural timber elements on construction projects.
First fix carpenter: installing frames, floors, and roof structures.
Second fix carpenter: fitting doors, skirting, architraves, and staircases.
Shopfitter: working on interior fit-out projects in commercial buildings.
Maintenance carpenter: carrying out repairs and replacements in housing or facilities.
Self-employed carpenter: taking on domestic and commercial joinery contracts.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Shopfitting): if you want to specialise in commercial interior fit-out.
CSCS Gold Card (Skilled Worker): once you hold a relevant Level 3 NVQ, you can apply for the card that many principal contractors require on site.
