NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry Qualification Structure

To achieve the NVQ Level 2 Carpentry qual, you must complete a minimum of 6 units. Depending on your chosen pathway, there will be a set of mandatory units, as well as a selection of optional (specialist) units from which you must complete the minimum requirement. Therefore, to achieve the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations with Site Carpentry pathway, you need to complete at least 3 units from the optional group.

For instance, below is a list of mandatory and optional units that comprise the NVQ Level 2 Wood Occupations - Site Carpentry pathway. It includes 3 mandatory units, all of which must be completed. Additionally, there are 6 optional units from which you must select at least 3 that best aligns with your job role. This ensures that the evidence you provide for the assessment criteria in the optional group is relevant to your chosen units.

Before starting the assessment, during the screening and assessment planning phase, you will have the opportunity to discuss the qualification units and pathway options. Your NVQ assessor will determine and recommend the most suitable option for you.

How It Works?

Usually, it takes 2 assessment sessions to cover the carpentry criteria. Depending on the quality of evidence we receive from you and your personal circumstances, these sessions may involve at least one site visit.

Although the assessment process can vary depending on the route you've selected at the time of your booking (for options, see the booking form), we can outline typical steps you can expect during your assessment. However, given the dynamic nature of our industry, we always strive to adapt the process to suit your individual situation.

For simplicity, let’s break down the process of a typical assessment for a carpenter into 6 chronological steps.

Step 1: Introduction

You will receive an instructional email as startup guidance, which will include a list of performance criteria. This will help you identifying the evidence you can start gathering for your assessment portfolio.

Step 2: Welcome Call

You will receive a phone call (usually the next day) from your NVQ assessor to discuss the assessment requirements, your work, and potential product evidence that you can provide for your assessment. This evidence may come from your current or even previous/completed projects. During this call, you'll agree on the next steps and gain a clear understanding of what you need to do to prepare for the first assessment session. The assessor will also email you any required course materials.

Step 3: Compile Evidence

Based on the guidance and advice provided by the assessor, you will start gathering evidence (if not already available) for the first assessment session.

Step 4: The Assessment

After gathering sufficient evidence for the first session, you will schedule a date and time for the first session, which may involve an onsite visit or a phone call based on the evidence quality and your circumstances. During this session, you will discuss the evidence and explain your work processes and methods. The first session is generally designed to cover around 50% of the assessment criteria.

Step 5: Assessment Progress

After the first session, the assessor will review all the evidence and conduct a gap analysis to identify any remaining criteria. You will receive feedback on the steps required to address these criteria. Once you've collected the additional evidence, you can arrange for your next session, which is typically a remote session conducted over the phone.

Step 6: Completion

During this session, our aim is to address all the remaining criteria to complete your assessment. In most cases, this marks the final session. Once we've covered 100% of the assessment criteria, we will compile and finalize your portfolio, and then proceed to claim your NVQ achievement from the Awarding Body.

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry Fast Track

A typical carpentry NVQ assessment may take from 1 to 3 months to complete, but the assessment turnaround time can vary significantly depending on factors such as your work situation, motivation, and ability to provide the assessor with the required product evidence for the NVQ Level 2 Carpentry qualification.

Before beginning the NVQ carpentry assessment, you will discuss and cover all aspects of your work situation to determine a realistic assessment completion date. Once a practical and achievable timeline is mutually agreed upon, the assessment process can begin.

You can speed up the process and complete your NVQ L2 carpentry assessment within 3-8 weeks.

Your dedicated assessor will prioritize your assessment, work out a plan for speedy completion, and focus on achieving your goal within the set timeframe.

To select the Fast Track option for this qualification, please check the booking form options for more information.