NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry is a competency-based qualification designed for individuals working as site carpenters in the construction industry.

It develops the practical skills, technical knowledge, and safety awareness required to carry out carpentry tasks to a professional standard, including:

• Installing first and second fixing components
• Maintaining non-structural carpentry work
• Moving, handling, and storing construction resources safely

This qualification allows carpenters to prove their competence in a real work environment, meet CSCS Skilled Worker Card requirements, and progress in their trade.

Yes. This qualification is accredited by SQA or ProQual and recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

Completion of this NVQ supports your application for the CSCS Skilled Worker Card, demonstrating your:

• Skills
• Knowledge and understanding
• Competence
• Industry-recognised qualification

Once you complete the Level 2 NVQ in Site Carpentry, you can:

• Work as a fully qualified site carpenter on any construction project
• Progress to the Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Work Supervision
• Move into advanced carpentry or specialist wood occupations qualifications

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you must:

• Be working in a site carpentry role
• Have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in a real work environment

This NVQ is ideal for:

• Site carpenters needing to meet CSCS Skilled Worker Card requirements
• Employees wanting to progress into supervisory positions
• Workers looking to improve career prospects in construction
• Self-employed carpenters seeking formal recognition of their skills