Advanced Craft - Wood Occupations NVQ
Level 3 NVQ - (Gold CSCS Card)
The Carpentry NVQ Level 3 is designed for experienced, time-served and competent carpenters. Candidates should be able to demonstrate advanced carpentry skills in the relevant areas and pathways listed below.
The qualification also includes units covering the supervision and organisation of the workplace. This includes supervising other personnel and coordinating carpentry and associated trade activities.
Candidates should be able to read drawings and work independently. They may also be required to oversee carpentry operations, solve problems and coordinate work with other trades.
Pathway 1: Site Carpentry
Pathway 2: Architectural Joinery
Pathway 3: Wheelwrighting
Pathway 4: Shopfitting Site Work
Pathway 5: Shopfitting Bench Work
Pathway 6: Structural Post and Beam Carpentry
Pathway 7: Timber Frame Erection
To complete the NVQ, candidates must demonstrate their practical carpentry skills in relevant areas. This confirms that they can carry out their work safely and to a good standard.
In addition, candidates must demonstrate their work-related knowledge and understanding. This helps confirm that they understand the requirements of their role and can work competently within the construction industry.
Process
Unlike many other providers we don’t have mandatory written work, as we often cover this through discussion and verbal questioning.
There is no e-portfolio for candidates to manage, as the assessor oversees the portfolio building.
Your assessor will visit you in your workplace, to collect evidence relating to the qualification being undertaken. Using methods such as observation (watching) and discussion, the assessor will work with you to gather what’s required for your portfolio – these methods of assessment are often recorded electronically. A third-party reference (witness testimony) can be used as another source of evidence, to help confirm your levels of competence and areas of responsibility.
Duration
The timescale between registration and completion varies for different candidates – candidate experience and willingness are key factors here. However, 3-6 months is an achievable duration for competent and experienced carpenters.
Cost
The standard cost of this Level 3 NVQ is £1025 plus VAT at the prevailing rate. Grant money can be claimed back at completion by companies registered with CITB.