Level 2 Carpentry Diploma with Training for NVQ Level 2
Level 2 Carpentry Diploma with Training for NVQ Level 2
This City & Guilds accredited level 2 Diploma is a real mix of practical and theory-based assessments: a great opportunity for those of you looking to come straight in at level 2. In addition, this course will provide you with the skills and reality for what is required when working full time as a carpenter.
Pay as you train: A £500 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 12 weekly instalments of £374.58
Course times are Monday to Friday - 08.30 - 16.00 including bank holidays
Part Time - 30 Weekends (2 consecutive weekends per month)
£4,995.00 including vat
A £500 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 15 instalments of £299.67 (once per month)
Course times are Saturday and Sunday - 08.30 - 16.00
This course can be completed in 12 consecutive weeks or broken down in to 12 separate weekly blocks. Any NVQ work based visits will incur additional fees
This package of learning provides training to achieve a level 2 Diploma as well as providing an opportunity to work towards achieving NVQ level 2. The structure of this course will enable you to learn both practical and theory aspects of carpentry.
To achieve the Diploma, you will learn a variety of Carpentry skills as follows:
Stud walling
Door frames / linings
Hanging doors
All aspects of ironmongery, hinges, latches, locks etc
Roofing using run/rise method and Pythagoras theorem
Flooring including joists, trimming for openings and floorboards etc
Ripping of man-made materials and timber
Fitting of stairs including cutting over trimmer, fixing etc
In addition, you will learn various aspects of maintenance work including repairs to mouldings, doors and windows, replacing gutters, downpipes and sash cords and throughout, you will also learn how to use power tools correctly as well as setting up and using a circular saw. This particular qualification also covers areas of kitchen fitting including kitchen units, worktops and fitments.
Following this aspect of the package, you will then move on to training for achievement of NVQ. This will provide additional ‘reality’ training and ensure that you are ready for a real working environment. The aim of this period of training is to ensure that you have a full understanding of what kind of work you need to access to achieve NVQ level 2.
You will be trained over a 12 week period (60 days) and the training will be predominantly practical.
This course will require a fair bit of home study commitment from you as there are also theory based assessments required in order to complete this course. At the time of booking, we will send you a home study pack as well as the associated City & Guilds reference books for the purpose of study and revision. In addition, we will also allocate you a Smartscreen account which is an additional learning resource. When you are ready to book your time in centre, we will expect you to have completed a fair amount of the home study pack – you will be unable to complete units unless the theory aspects have been undertaken.
NVQs are Declarations of Competence, which means they must be completed in a real working environment— not a simulated setting like a training centre. Our role is to fully prepare you for this process, and we take pride in doing so effectively.
At the end of the course, you will receive the contact details for CST Training, who will guide you seamlessly through the NVQ requirements.
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.
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.
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City and Guilds have also introduced a level 2 Bench Joinery qualification which will be a natural choice for you or alternatively, level 3 Carpentry Diploma is also available at Able Skills. If you opt to undertake a level 3 Diploma, the training time required will be reduced as some of the units from this level 2 will map over to the level 3. The time to achieve will vary from candidate to candidate however we estimate 5 weeks.
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 £25 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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