Take your carpentry career to the next level with the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry. This nationally recognised qualification is tailored for skilled carpenters who are already working on live construction sites and want to formalise their experience with an industry-approved certification. Covering everything from first fix and second fix carpentry to structural timber installation, this NVQ allows you to showcase your practical skills through real-world, on-site assessment — with no classroom time or written exams. Whether you’re fitting doors and windows, installing staircases, or constructing timber frameworks, this qualification proves your competence to employers, contractors, and site managers. It’s also a key step toward obtaining your CSCS Gold Card, boosting your earning potential and employability in the UK’s competitive construction industry.
What is the Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry?
This qualification recognises your practical skills and knowledge in carpentry, including installing structural components, doors, floors, and staircases.
Who Is This NVQ For?
This qualification is perfect for:
- Experienced site carpenters currently working in the construction industry
- Self-employed tradespeople needing a formal qualification for compliance
- Carpenters applying for a CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card
- Contractors and employees needing NVQ evidence for main contractor approval
- Professionals aiming to prove their competency without taking time off work
As long as you’re actively working in a carpentry role, and can provide evidence of your tasks (videos, photos, site documentation), you’re eligible.
How is the Site Carpentry NVQ Assessed?
Assessment is carried out in the workplace by a qualified assessor observing your performance on real carpentry tasks.
Why Choose the Remote Site Carpentry NVQ?
- No time off work – complete around your schedule
- 100% remote – perfect for self-employed or remote-site carpenters
- Evidence-based – no exams or classroom study
- Validated pathway to the CSCS Gold Card
- Nationwide coverage – no matter where you’re based in the UK
- Trusted by contractors and recognised across the industry
Assessment:
- The assessor will support you in completing your portfolio
- Completion in 4 – 8 weeks, providing you have the time
- Record answers to knowledge units via a discussion
- Certificate emailed to you directly following internal verification
- Apply for the Supervisors Gold CSCS card
- Ensure that your Health, Safety and Environment Test is up to date, you can book here: Pearson VUE – CITB link
Benefits of completing the Level 3 Diploma In Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry NVQ
- Increased earning potential
- Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development
- Provides business enhancement for potential employers
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence to an industry standard
- Access to the Gold CSCS card
CSCS Card
Gold Skilled Worker CSCS Card
