This course is an excellent opportunity for aspiring carpenters, providing training that mirrors the real-world demands of working on site. We combine a City & Guilds Carpentry qualification with hands-on NVQ training, where you’ll complete larger projects that give a true insight into the type of work you can expect as a professional carpenter. Upon NVQ registration, you will also be eligible for the appropriate CSCS card (after passing the CSCS test), granting you site access as a qualified carpenter.
Qualification
City & Guilds Certificate & Training to NVQ Level 2
Location
Dartford, Kent (Accommodation Available)
Entry Requirements
None
Duration
8 Weeks (Mon - Fri)
or
20 Weekends
Price
£2,995.00
inc VAT
Easy payments
Flexible Training
Interest Free Payments
Accommodation Available
Duration & Cost
Full Time - 8 weeks (Mon - Fri)
£2,995.00 including vat
Pay as you train: A £500 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 8 weekly instalments of £311.88
Interest Free Credit available over 6 months. 0% APR Representative: A £500 deposit will secure a booking with the balance paid in 6 monthly instalments of £415.83 (Credit Subject to Status. T&Cs apply.*)
Part Time - 20 Weekends (2 consecutive weekends per month)
£2,995.00 including vat
A £500 deposit will secure a booking and the balance can be paid in 10 instalments of £249.50 (once per month)
This course can be completed in 8 consecutive weeks or broken down in to 8 separate weekly blocks.
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to access the Carpentry industry and give you the opportunity to work towards achieving NVQ level 2. 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 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
Installing and bracing trussed rafters
Setting out and cutting a pair of common rafters
Health and Safety in construction
Fixing architraves and skirtings
Constructing and fixing hatch linings
Fitting locks and latches
The training detailed above will ensure that once you are undertaking carpentry work, you will be able to meet the requirements of NVQ assessments as follows:
QCF 641 - Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
QCF 642 - Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
QCF 643 - Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Supported by THREE optional units from:
QCF 09Av2 - Installing First Fixing Components in the Workplace
QCF10 Av2 - Installing Second Fixing Components in the Workplace
QCF 11v2 - Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace
QCF 12v2 - Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Workplace
QCF 628 - Setting Up and Using Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines in the Workplace
This course provides high-quality, practical training designed to prepare you for a successful career in the carpentry industry. Throughout the 8-week programme, you’ll develop core carpentry skills through hands-on training and assessments, while also gaining a clear understanding of the key areas most commonly required on site. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and ability to secure work in carpentry and start gathering the evidence needed to achieve your NVQ.
The aim of this course is to equip you with a City & Guilds certificate and a solid understanding of the NVQ process. This combination of practical experience and qualification support gives you an excellent foundation to enter the workforce and progress towards further professional certifications.
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
Courses open to you after
The next step for you is to be assessed in the work-place to have your progress monitored and recorded in order to be certificated for the NVQ level 2.
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 £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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