Qualification title
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
Occupation
Skilled Worker: Carpenter and Joiner ( site ), Architectural Shopfitting Site or Bench Work.
The Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations is for those working in Carpentry and Joinery within an Advanced role in various areas such as Site Carpentry, Architectural, Wheelwrighting, Shopfitting benches, Shopfitting Site, Structural posts and beams, and Frame Erection erection who want to prove their competence.
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Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 3 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
R/615/2815 | Installing bespoke first fixing components in the workplace | 3 |
Y/615/2816 | Installing bespoke second fixing components in the workplace | 3 |
D/615/2817 | Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three from the following endorsements required for cutting machines: PLUS Two of the following endorsements required for shaping machines: | 2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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H/615/2818 | Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following: | 2 |
K/615/2819 | Maintaining non-structural or structural components in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following for non-structural components: Plus Two of the following for structural components: | 3 |
D/615/2820 | Erecting roof structure carcassing components in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following: | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 3 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
H/615/2821 | Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Architectural Joinery – at least two items from the following: | 2 |
K/615/2822 | Marking out from setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Architectural Joinery – at least two items from the following: VStaircases | 2 |
M/615/2823 | Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Architectural Joinery – at least two items from the following: | 2 |
T/615/2824 | Manufacturing bespoke architectural joinery products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Architectural Joinery – at least three items from the following: | 3 |
T/615/2841 | Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Six of the following: | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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M/615/2840 | Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace | 3 |
A/615/2842 | Producing setting out details for bespoke architectural joinery products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Architectural Joinery – at least three items from the following: | 3 |
T/615/2855 | Producing wood and wood-based products using computer numerically controlled/numerically controls (CNC/NC) machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One endorsement required from list A or Two endorsements from list B: List A: List B: | 2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 3 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
F/615/2843 | Producing setting out details for routine wheelwrighting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Wheelwrighting – Carriage construction: wheels plus at least one item from the following: | 2 |
J/615/2844 | Marking out from setting out details for routine wheelwrighting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Wheelwrighting – Carriage construction: wheels plus at least one item from the following: | 2 |
L/615/2845 | Manufacturing routine wheelwrighting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Wheelwrighting – Carriage construction: wheels plus at least one item from the following: | 2 |
R/615/2846 | Manufacturing bespoke wheelwrighting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Wheelwrighting – Carriage construction: wheels plus at least two items from the following: | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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T/615/2841 | Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Six of the following endorsements required: | 3 |
Y/615/2847 | Producing setting out details for bespoke wheelwrighting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Wheelwrighting – Carriage construction: Wheels plus two items from the following: | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 3 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Shopfitting – Timber and/or timber based products land/or composite materials, and/or metal , at least two items from the following: | 2 | |
D/615/2848 | Installing shopfitting frames and finishings in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Six of the following: | 2 |
H/615/2849 | Installing shopfitting fitments in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following required: | 2 |
Y/615/2850 | Installing shopfronts and finishings in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following required: | 2 |
Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following cutting machines: Saw – three from the following: circular, chop, mitre, bench or table, jog, reciprocating, oscillating | 2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 5 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
D/615/2851 | Producing setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Shopfitting – Timber and/or timber based products land/or composite materials, and/or metal , at least two items from the following: | 2 |
H/615/2852 | Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Shopfitting – Timber and/or timber based products land/or composite materials, and/or metal , at least two items from the following: | 2 |
K/615/2853 | Manufacturing routine shopfitting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Shopfitting – Timber and/or timber based products land/or composite materials, and/or metal , at least two items from the following: | 2 |
M/615/2854 | Manufacturing bespoke shopfitting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Shopfitting products group - timber, timber based products and/or composite materials and/or metal – three items from the following: veneers, laminates, staircases (straight and with turns) | 3 |
T/615/2841 | Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Six of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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M/615/2840 | Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace | 3 |
T/615/2855 | Producing wood and wood-based products using computer numerically controlled/numerically controlled (CNC/NC) machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One endorsement required from list A or Two endorsements from list B: List A: List B: | 2 |
A/615/2856 | Producing setting out details for bespoke shopfitting products in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Shopfitting products group - timber, timber based products and/or composite materials and/or metal – three items from the following: | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 3 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
F/517/2857 | Designing and fabricating structural timber connections in the workplace | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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M/615/2840 | Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace | 3 |
A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
T/615/2855 | Producing wood and wood-based products using computer numerically controls/numerically controlled (CNC/NC) machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One endorsement required from list A or Two endorsements from list B: List A: List B: | 2 |
J/615/2858 | Conserving or restoring heavy timber framework in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following: | 3 |
L/615/2859 | Fabricating post and beam components in the workplace | 3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
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A/503/2772 | Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace | 3 |
M/503/2915 | Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace | 3 |
R/503/2924 | Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace | 3 |
M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 |
F/615/2860 | Co-ordinating and confirming the dimensional control requirements of the work in the workplace | 3 |
J/615/2861 | Erecting timber walls and floors in the workplace | 2 |
L/615/2862 | Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Pre-assembled roof structures – mechanically handled, plus one of the following: | 2 |
A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
D/615/2820 | Erecting complex roof structure carcassing components in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 3 |
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) is a qualification designed for experienced carpenters and joiners who want to validate their skills and knowledge. It covers various aspects of wood occupations, including site carpentry and architectural joinery.
This qualification is intended for individuals who are currently employed in the construction industry and have significant experience in wood occupations. It is ideal for those looking to advance their careers or formalise their existing skills.
Candidates typically need to be employed in a relevant role within the construction industry and have completed a Level 2 NVQ in Wood Occupations or have equivalent experience.
Assessment is carried out through a combination of on-site observations, professional discussions, witness testimonies, and the review of work products. An assessor will visit your workplace to evaluate your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
Evidence can include photographs of your work, videos, work logs, supervisor or client testimonials, risk assessments, and any other relevant documentation that demonstrates your competence in wood occupations.
Completing the Level 3 NVQ Diploma can lead to better job opportunities, higher pay, and increased job security. It also demonstrates your commitment to professional development and can open doors to further qualifications and training.
With this qualification, you can advance to supervisory roles, such as site supervisor or project manager. It also provides a pathway to more specialised roles or starting your own business in carpentry and joinery.
Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Skilled Worker card, as long as you have completed the specified health and safety test within 2 years of applying for the card.