If you want to learn carpentry to gain accredited qualifications and start working towards achieving a level 2 NVQ, this 8-week training option is ideal. This particular course will provide you with the skills and reality for what is required when working full time as a Carpenter.
Qualification
City & Guilds Certificate & Training to NVQ Level 2
Location
Dartford, Kent (Accommodation Available)
Entry Requirements
None
Duration
8 Weeks (Monday to Friday - 08.30 - 16.00)
or
20 Weekends (Saturday to Sunday - 08.30 - 16.00)
Price
£3,495.00
inc VAT
Easy payments
Flexible Training
Interest Free Payments
Accommodation Available
Duration & Cost
Full Time - 8 weeks (Mon - Fri)
£3,495.00 including vat
Pay as you train: A £500 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 8 weekly instalments of £374.38
Course times are Monday to Friday - 08.30 - 16.00 including bank holidays
Part Time - 20 Weekends (2 consecutive weekends per month)
£3,495.00 including vat
A £500 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 10 instalments of £299.50 (once per month)
Course times are Saturday and Sunday - 08.30 - 16.00
This course can be completed in 8 consecutive weeks or broken down in to 8 separate weekly blocks.
This 8-week carpentry course is designed to give you a solid foundation, including a City & Guilds qualification and a comprehensive understanding of what’s required to progress toward an NVQ. Once you have completed your 8 weeks of intensive, hands on carpentry training, you will then be industry ready which is where you need to be in order to achieve the Carpentry NVQ.
Throughout the entire 8 weeks, you will be trained and assessed to achieve a C&G qualification as well as receive training which reflects ‘reality’ and also provides you with a comprehensive understanding of what you will need to do to eventually achieve the NVQ level 2.
You will be trained and assessed across the following areas:
Constructing studwork with opening
Constructing and installing doorlining
Hanging a door
Fitting floor joists and installing floor coverings
NVQs are formal Declarations of Competence and cannot be fully completed in a simulated training environment. Our course provides expert preparation for the NVQ process, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
This course delivers a solid foundation, including a City & Guilds qualification, and provides a clear understanding of the steps required to progress toward an NVQ. The combination of practical training and formal qualifications prepares you for employment and further certification, opening up excellent career opportunities in carpentry.
NVQ Process
Able Skills works in partnership with CST Training, who will support you throughout the entire NVQ journey, ensuring you fully understand how to build your NVQ portfolio and gather the necessary evidence.
CST Training provides:
Multiple payment options
An online portfolio platform
An assessor induction delivered via Google Meets
Once registered, candidates will begin collecting evidence in their workplace and uploading it to the online portal, including:
Videos demonstrating on-site work (correct PPE, material handling, and trade-specific tasks)
Relevant site documentation, such as Toolbox Talks, Method Statements, and Briefings
A scheduled recorded discussion via Google Meets to complete the knowledge-based questions
A final Professional Discussion with an assessor, also via Google Meets, to conclude the NVQ process
After submission, the portfolio will undergo internal quality assurance and then be claimed with the awarding body. The final certificate will be issued by email.
Once registered for your NVQ, you may choose to obtain a CSCS Experienced Worker or Trainee card (after independently arranging and passing a CSCS test), giving you improved access to employment. When you complete the NVQ, this card can be upgraded to a Blue Skilled Worker card.
This is a fully practical course, and active participation is required throughout. Suitable clothing and steel-capped footwear are essential for your safety.
Carpentry Courses at Able Skills
Location
All of our courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Dartford, Kent. The centre is easily accessible by road, being just 10 minutes from junction 1a on the M25. We are only a short walk from Dartford train station which is served by frequent trains taking 35 minutes from central London. For anyone travelling from further away, we have our own accommodation available at only £35 per night.
We are open Mon - Fri and 2 weekends per month for training and visitors so if you would like to find out more about this course or about Able Skills, please feel free to pop in, no appointment necessary.
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