Assessment
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
This work‑based qualification is designed for individuals responsible for carrying out skilled wood‑based tasks on construction sites or in workshop environments. It recognises competence across a wide range of wood occupations, including site carpentry, shopfitting site work, shopfitting bench work, pre‑assembled roof structure installation, and timber frame erection.
The qualification offers flexibility through multiple pathways, ensuring it suits the varied job roles found in the wood occupations sector.
Progression Opportunities
Successful delegates gain the opportunity to progress into advanced carpentry or shopfitting roles, and Specialist wood‑based occupations (e.g., structural timber framing, bench joinery).
Location
On-Site
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is ideal for site carpenters, shopfitters (site or bench‑based), timber frame erectors, pre‑assembled roof structure installers, and workers seeking a recognised qualification.
Entry Requirements
Delegates must be employed in a role that allows them to generate workplace evidence.
Course Content
This course covers:
Mandatory Units:
- Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Pathway 1 - Site Carpentry (minimum of 3 required):
- Installing first fixing components in the workplace
- Installing second fixing components in the workplace
- Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace
- Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace
- Installing fire resisting timber door assemblies and doorsets in the workplace
- Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace
Pathway 2 - Shopfitting site work (minimum of 3 required):
- Installing shopfitting frames and finishings in the workplace
- Installing shopfitting fitments in the workplace
- Installing shopfronts and finishings in the workplace
- Installing fire resisting timber door assemblies and doorsets in the workplace
- Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace
Pathway 3 - Shopfitting Bench Work (minimum of 1 optional required):
- Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace
- Manufacturing routine shopfitting products in the workplace
- Producing setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace (Optional)
- Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace (Optional)
Pathway 4 - Complex Suspended Ceiling Systems:
- Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace
- Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
- Erecting roof structure carcassing components in the workplace
Pathway 5 - Stretched Ceilings:
- Erecting timber walls and floors in the workplace
- Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace
Method of Assessment
- Observation in the Workplace
- Portfolio of Evidence
Certification
GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
Course Duration
Varies
