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Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Heritage Skills Wood Occupations

This Level NVQ diploma in Heritage Skills Wood Occupations is for those working in the heritage woodwork industry.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Heritage Skills - Wood Occupations

About This Qualification

Qualification title

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heritage Skills—Wood Occupations

Occupation

Heritage Carpentry & Joinery

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heritage Skills—Wood Occupations is a vocational qualification that focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required for working in the heritage woodwork industry. This diploma is designed to provide learners with the necessary expertise to carry out traditional woodworking techniques and conservation practices in heritage and historic environments.

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Eligible For Grant & Funding

This NVQ is eligible to claim the CITB Short Qualification Grant. If you are a CITB-registered employer and up-to-date with your Levy returns, then £600 can be claimed upon completion of the NVQ.
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Duration: 2 to 3 visits

Location: On-site assessment and/or remote

Cost: Price on calling

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

Occupation: Heritage Carpentry & Joinery

  • CITB Short Qualification Grant Eligible
  • CITB Skills & Training Fund Eligible
  • CITB Employer Networks Eligible

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Success Rate

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Delegates completed their NVQs with us in 2024

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Eligible for CITB Short Qualification Grant

Qualification Structure

Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
A/503/2772Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace3
M/503/2915Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace5
R/503/2924Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace3
M/615/8315Working on conservation and restoration projects in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required - Roofing, Lead work, Brickwork, Earthen structure, Stonemasonry, Decoration, Plastering, Wall and floor tiling, Carpentry and joinery, Iron/metal work, Thatching3
F/618/3252Conserving or restoring timber-based products in the workplace3
Optional units
Candidates must complete choose either one of these options to complete:

Option 1 - ONE unit from Group A and ONE unit from Group B
Option 2 - ONE unit from Group A OR Group B with ONE unit from Group C
Option 3 - Both units from Group C
Group A
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
T/615/2824Manufacturing bespoke architectural joinery products in the workplace3
M/615/2854Manufacturing bespoke shopfitting products in the workplace3
R/615/2846Manufacturing bespoke wheelwrighting products in the workplace3
Group B
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/615/2842Producing setting out details for bespoke architectural joinery products in the workplace3
A/615/2856Producing setting out details for bespoke shopfitting products in the workplace3
Y/615/2847Producing setting out details for bespoke wheelwrighting products in the workplace3
Group C
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
K/503/2721Setting out timber framework in the workplace2
J/615/2858Conserving or restoring heavy timber framework in the workplace3

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this NVQ? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The qualification aims to equip individuals with advanced skills in wood occupations specifically related to heritage work, such as timber framing, joinery, woodcarving, and furniture restoration. It emphasises the importance of preserving and maintaining historical woodwork structures, including traditional buildings, monuments, and artefacts.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with advanced skills and knowledge in wood occupations within the context of heritage conservation. It aims to equip individuals with the expertise needed to work on the preservation, restoration, and conservation of historic woodwork.

This qualification is designed for individuals who have experience or are already employed in the woodworking industry and wish to specialise in heritage conservation. It is suitable for craftsmen, carpenters, joiners, and other professionals involved in wood occupations.

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma is a competency-based qualification, meaning that assessment is based on real work activities and evidence of practical skills. Learners are required to gather evidence of their competence in various aspects of heritage wood occupations, which is then assessed by qualified assessors.

Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card, as long as you have completed the specified health and safety test within 2 years of applying for the card.

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