Wood Occupations NVQ level 2

The wood occupations NVQ level 2 qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification. The qualification is aimed at Site Carpenters currently applying their trade in the construction industry.

Blue CSCS Card

On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the blue CSCS skilled worker card. 

L2 NVQ Diploma in Wood occupations

The structure of this qualification is built up using mandatory units and optional units, all mandatory units and one optional unit if applicable must be achieved to attain the full credit value of this qualification. There are six different pathways.

1 – Site Carpentry
2 – Architectural Joinery
3 – Structural Post and Beam Carpentry
4 – Light Structural Timber Framing
5 – Timber Frame Erection
6 – Timber Decks and Cladding

Mandatory Units

1 – Site Carpentry

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

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

Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines
in the workplace

2 – Architectural Joinery

Mandatory Units

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the
workplace

Optional Units- One must be completed

Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery
products in the workplace

Marking out from setting out details for routine architectural
joinery products in the workplace

Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in
the workplace

3 – Structural Post and Beam Carpentry

Mandatory Units

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

Setting Out Timber Framework in the Workplace

Fabricating Timber Framework in the Workplace

Assembling and Erecting Heavy Timber Framework – Post and
Beam in the Workplace

4 – Light Structural Timber Framing

Mandatory Units

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

Installing Frames and Linings in the Workplace

Installing Internal Mouldings in the Workplace

Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Workplace

Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

5 – Timber Frame Erection

Mandatory Units

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

Erecting timber walls and floors in the workplace

Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace

6 – Timber Decks and Cladding

Mandatory Units

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in
the workplace

Optional Units- One must be completed

Installing Rainscreen Wall Cladding Systems in the Workplace

Installing Specialised Wall Cladding and Bespoke Systems in the
Workplace

Installing Timber Wall Cladding Systems in the Workplace

Installing Low Level Timber Decks in the Workplace

Installing Elevated Timber Decks in the Workplace

Evidence Required

Evidence will be gained using a method of assessments. The assessor will carry out site visits to aid with gaining evidence around the national occupational standards. Knowledge based sessions will take place as well as professional discussions and direct observations. Product evidence will also be used and assessed against the national occupational standards.