NVQ DIPLOMA IN WOOD OCCUPATIONS (CONSTRUCTION) V2

Course Overview

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in either site carpentry including first and second fixing, those who are involved in shopfitting site work or those who carry out shopfitting bench work. The qualification is at level 3 although there may be some units at different levels. Level 3 qualifications are primarily aimed at those who are fully trained and experienced in a wide range of work activities, It is not expected that candidates working in this industry all do the same activities or use the same equipment and machinery so the qualification has been developed to make it as widely available as possible.

All work completed must be carried out in accordance with Building Regulations and Industry recognised safe working practices, including the disposal of waste.

The qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility within the pathways and units available and will allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. The qualification consists of 3 pathways.

What is required from candidates?

Qualifications are also required to indicate the number of hours of teaching someone would normally need to receive in order to achieve the qualification. These are referred to as Guided Learning Hours (GLH). The GLH for this qualification is 404.

Pathway 1 Site Joinery, Pathway mandatory units Level Credits

Installing bespoke first fixing components in the workplace

Installing bespoke second fixing components in the workplace

Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

Erecting roof structure carcassing components in the workplace

Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace

Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace

Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace

Pathway 1 Site joinery – Optional units minimum of 1 unit must be achieved

Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace

Maintaining non-structural and structural components in the workplace

Pathway 2-Shopfitting site work-Pathway mandatory units

Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the

Summary of the: GQA LEVEL 3 NVQ DIPLOMA IN WOOD OCCUPATIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

Installing shopfitting frames and finishings in the workplace

Installing shopfitting fitments in the workplace

Installing shopfronts and finishings in the workplace

Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace

Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace

Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace

Pathway 3 – Shopfitting-Bench Work – Pathway mandatory units

Producing setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace

Marking out from setting out details for routine shopfitting products in the workplace

Manufacturing routine shopfitting products in the workplace

Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace

Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace

Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace

Manufacturing bespoke shopfitting products in the workplace

Setting up and using fixed machinery in the workplace

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace

Pathway 3 – Shopfitting – Bench work – Pathway optional units a minimum of 1 unit must be achieved

Producing CAD setting out details in the workplace

Producing wood and wood-based products using computer numerically controlled/numerically controlled (CNC/NC) machinery in the workplace

Producing setting out details for bespoke shopfitting products in the workplace

Assessment Guidance:

Evidence should show that you can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken.

Types of evidence:

Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated though performance or by responding to questions.

Quantity of evidence:

Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time.

Potential sources of evidence:

The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:

• Accident book/reporting systems
• Photo/video evidence
• Safety records
• Work diaries
• Training records
• Timesheets
• Audio records
• Telephone Logs
• Job specifications and documentation
• Meeting records
• Delivery Records
• Records of toolbox talks
• Witness testimonies
• Equipment
• Correspondence with customers
• Prepared materials and sites
• Notes and memos
• Completed work

Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, contact Oscar Onsite Academy