Carpentry and Joinery - Hertford Regional College

Carpentry and Joinery
(Bench & Site Carpentry) Level 2
Summary of
Mandatory Outcomes
Competence Based Element
Construction Building Sector:
• NVQ Diploma Level 2 Wood Occupations
Knowledge Based Element
(one of the following)
Construction Building Sector:
• Diploma in Bench Joinery
(Wood Occupations NVQ)
Apprenticeship Overview
Construction is one of the broadest
Apprenticeships available, covering a
range of occupations from bricklaying
and plant maintenance to civil
engineering and joinery. Construction
is a multi-billion pound industry that
deals with developing and building
anything from a housing estate to a
bridge. Few industries are as wideranging, or offer so many different
career pathways. Carpenters and
joiners are required to build and
install a wide range of wood products.
Many carpenters train in one area
and use their skills to develop into
the more specialised areas later.
Entry Requirements
A contract of employment for a
minimum of 30 hours per week to include time at college - for the
duration of the Apprenticeship
and be paid at least the
Apprenticeship national minimum
wage. Additional requirements to
be discussed.
What’s involved?
The Apprenticeship will include a
QCF qualification, which covers
knowledge and competency and
Functional Skills.
• Diploma in Site Carpentry
(Wood Occupations NVQ)
In addition all
Apprenticeships include:
• Induction and Employee Rights
and Responsibilities
• Functional Skills (as required)
How long does an
Apprenticeship take
to complete?
A minimum of 24 months.
Job Roles
Site carpentry deals with the
installation of floors, doors, windows
and roofs. Bench joinery is the
production of specialist items such
as counters, bespoke kitchens,
special windows and staircases.
• Personal Learning and
Thinking Skills are mapped
and embedded (Creative Thinking,
Independent Enquiry,
Reflective Learning,
Team Working, Key Management,
Effective Participation)
• Guided Learning on and off the
job through training, set tasks
or independent study
• Coaching and mentoring in
the workplace
• Achievement Records of all
Training and Development activity
For more information contact
01992 411 572
Functional Skills
• Maths Level 1
• English Level 1
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