About the course

Are you working in the construction industry but do not have a NVQ qualification in your specialist trade? If so On Site Assessment & Training (OSAT) is your route to gaining recognition for the skills that you possess.

OSAT allows you to continue working full time on site with no college attendance needed. A specialist assessor will work with you in the workplace to guide you through your qualification ensuring you know exactly what to do to successfully complete your NVQ qualification.

Completing the level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations Site Carpentry will make you eligible to apply for a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.

Entry Requirements

The Site Carpentry qualification is suitable for tradespeople with several years of experience in Carpentry works. You will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely work with cutting and shaping machines (drills, powered saws, planers, jointers etc.); and install first and second fix components.

Assessment

The most common way to achieve your NVQ is called the On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) and involves an assessor collecting evidence of candidate’s skills by workplace observation and questioning. Learners will also be asked to also provide additional evidence in the forms of Toolbox Talks, Timesheets, Induction Registers and Employer’s and/or Client’s References. The whole process is designed around candidates and their needs. The idea is that assessor should not in any way interfere with the candidate’s work activities and must be almost invisible during workplace observations.

Careers & Progression

Completing the level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations will enable progression to the next level and eligible to apply for a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.

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