
The wood occupations NVQ level 3 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 Carpenters currently applying their trade in the construction industry.
Gold 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.
L3 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 seven different pathways.
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
Pathway 1: Site Carpentry
Mandatory Units
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the
workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
Installing bespoke first fixing components in the workplace
Installing bespoke second fixing components in the
workplace
Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping
machines in the workplace
Optional Units – complete TWO units
Erecting structural carcassing components in the
workplace
Maintaining non-structural or structural components in the
workplace
Erecting complex roof structure carcassing components in
the workplace
Pathway 2: Architectural Joinery
Mandatory Units
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the
workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
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
Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the
workplace
Manufacturing bespoke architectural joinery products in
the workplace
Optional Units – complete ONE unit
Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace
Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace
Producing setting out details for bespoke architectural
joinery products in the workplace
Pathway 3: Wheelwrighting
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the
workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
Producing setting out details for routine wheelwrighting
products in the workplace
Marking out from setting out details for routine
wheelwrighting products in the workplace
Manufacturing routine wheelwrighting products in the
workplace
Manufacturing bespoke wheelwrighting products in the
workplace
Optional Units – complete ONE unit
Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace
Producing setting out details for bespoke wheelwrighting
products in the workplace
Pathway 4: Shopfitting Site Work
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
Installing shopfitting frames and finishings in the workplace
Installing shopfitting fitments in the workplace
Installing shopfronts and finishings in the workplace
Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace
Pathway 5: Shopfitting Bench Work
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the
workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
Producing setting out details for routine shopfitting
products in the workplace
Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting
products in the workplace
Manufacturing routine shopfitting products in the
workplace
Manufacturing bespoke shopfitting products in the
workplace
Optional Units – complete ONE unit
Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace
Producing wood and wood-based products using computer
numerically controlled/numerically controlled (CNC/NC)
machinery in the workplace
Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace
Producing setting out details for bespoke shopfitting
products in the workplace
Pathway 6: Structural Post and Beam Carpentry
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the
workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
Designing and fabricating structural timber connections in
the workplace
Optional Units – complete TWO units
Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace
Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended
loads in the workplace
Producing wood and wood-based products using computer
numerically controls/numerically controlled (CNC/NC)
machinery in the workplace
Conserving or restoring heavy timber framework in the
workplace
Fabricating post and beam components in the workplace
Pathway 7: Timber Frame Erection
Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational area in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the
workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
Co-ordinating and confirming the dimensional control
requirements of the work in the workplace
Erecting timber walls and floors in the workplace
Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace
Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended
loads in the workplace
Erecting complex roof structure carcassing components 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 from a range photos, videos on projects where the candidate conducted his works.






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