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Qualification name NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation National Open College Network
Location
South West
  • Cornwall
  • Devon
  • Plymouth
  • Torbay
Learning method Work based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course start date Flexible
Cost description This course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer and may be funded by the government for eligible adults. Check for eligibility at Free courses for jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a wood / carpentry trade specialist within the construction industry

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

Ideally learners will hold a NVQ Level 2 in Wood Trade related qualifications and be employed. An Initial assessment will also be carried out to provide a skills analysis.

View the key features of this course.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units: -Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace -Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace -Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace -Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace -Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

Understand how the course will be delivered.

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. Delivery will be undertaken at your work place and also and our purpose built Construction training centre in Plymouth.

Find out what material you will need.

Learners will be expected to fully comply with construction site safety and be expected to wear PPE. This includes at our Construction training centre. Support maybe available to help provide resources. Please speak to us.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification. This can be at your place of work and our construction training centre.

Look at the further opportunities available.

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge. Upon successful completion of the course learners will be able to apply for the CSCS Supervisory Card (subject to passing the CSCS Health and Safety test or holding a valid CSCS Health and Safety Test) Their could also be progression opportunities into OWS

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