Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
- Price
- £1,020 inc VAT (£850 + VAT)
- Qualification level
- Level 3 On the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Awarding body
ProQualASQ Solutions is a ProQual Approved Centre. Check a ProQual certificate (opens in a new tab)- Card
- Usually supports a gold (supervisor) CSCS cardCard requirements can change; we confirm yours when we check your eligibility.
- Typical assessment duration
- 4–8 weeks
About this timeframe
NVQ assessment duration varies depending on each candidate's experience, availability, workplace access, responsiveness and timely completion of assessment requirements. Experienced candidates with suitable existing evidence or relevant previous qualifications may complete their assessments considerably sooner through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), where applicable. Candidates requiring additional time or assessment support may take longer.
The stated duration is an indicative assessment completion period, not a guaranteed timeframe. All required assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met before certification can be recommended.
Please Note: The estimated completion period relates to the assessment process and does not necessarily include the time required for internal quality assurance, awarding-body verification and certificate issuance. Certification is subject to the satisfactory completion of all assessment and applicable quality assurance requirements.
The aim of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence of individuals who specialise in a wood based occupation in the construction industry.
Learners are required to demonstrate advanced skills, knowledge and experience in construction site carpentry. This qualification is suitable for carpenters with advanced level skills.
This is a Framework qualification that confirms competency in work supervision in the construction industry. You will learn how to plan work activities and resources, maintain supplies of materials to meet project requirements and monitor and control work quantities and costs. You will also learn how to communicate effectively, supervise work activities and implement and monitor health, safety and welfare in the workplace. You will then take two other optional units covering areas of work supervision such as implementing procedures to support the team's performance in the workplace, monitoring work against schedules, circulation of project information or allocating and monitoring the use of plant, machinery or equipment.
You will take this Level 3 NVQ qualification if you are currently employed or have previously been employed in the construction industry and are required to supervise the work of others and wish to demonstrate your ability to work safely and competently to a recognised national standard.
This qualification prepares you for work at a supervisory level in the construction industry, with a specific focus on work supervision. Upon completion you can apply to CSCS, or other industry card schemes, to gain a recognised skills card.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual. This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) Regulation.
It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction – CITB.
Course requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
ASQSL will carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.
Assessment method
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units.
The qualification will be assessed in line with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy and will be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
There are seven pathways for this qualification; candidate must choose which of the seven that is most appropriate to the skill possessed.
The seven pathways are:
- Site Carpentry
- Architectural Joinery
- Wheelwrighting
- Shopfitting Site Work
- Shopfitting Bench Work
- Structural Post and Beam Carpentry
- Timber Frame Erection