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Construction - Part-time Qualifications for Skills: NVQ Diploma Wood Occupations (Construction)

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

NVQ and Relevant Components
Level 1
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 January 2026
Various points throughout the year.
Castleford College
12 Month(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours
These fees relate to 2022/23 £995.00

Course Summary

This Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification is suitable for those who are starting employment working as a site carpenter.

This qualification enables you, to recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding as well as demonstrate your competence in the workplace whilst developing in the role of a site carpenter.


Course Details

The NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification.

On this level 1 programme you will study 6 mandatory units

• Confirming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the

• Installing door ironmongery in the workplace.

• Installing frames and linings in the workplace

• Installing internal mouldings in the workplace

• Installing side hung doors in the workplace

• Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

This NVQ diploma programme includes learning that relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 8: decent work and economic growth


How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area (Recommended Qualification Structure (RQS) for Wood Occupations (Construction) Level 1).

You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified lecturer/assessor who will work with you and help you complete the qualification.

You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence showing how you have met the performance and knowledge criteria for each unit required within the qualification, as directed by your lecturer/assessor.


Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to take this NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.

Your next steps...

Further training and/or experience will enable entry into supervisory and management positions within the workplace.

Additional information


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