Carpenter

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a carpenter. Carpenters construct, erect, strip, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, panelling, timber and steel formwork and access materials. A qualified learner will be able to: • Determine materials, dimensions required and setting out and preparing a work area on a construction site. • Construct, erect, install and maintain structures on work area and building sites. • Fit, assemble and alter internal and external fixtures of buildings such as walls, doors, window frames, fascia boards and panelling.

The Construction industries required a training system for the construction of energy efficient buildings. The overall objective was that building regulations, technical standards and capacity are in place to promote energy efficiency in buildings. The Building Regulations were amended and the Occupational Qualifications process was utilised to address the need for technical standards and capacity. The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in Carpentry. This qualification resides as one of several in the construction industry and makes allowance for any feeder occupations to gain access to the Carpenter occupation. The Carpenter qualification also makes provision for people to progress within this discipline to specialisation areas including constructing, erecting and installing formwork or constructing, erecting and installing roofing and partitioning. The main benefits of this qualification for the learner is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified artisan with well-structured, relevant and current competencies and able to either charge increased rates or have access to entrepreneurial opportunities within the construction environment. Society will be served by qualified Carpenters who not only undertake work with improved skills but are also undertaking this work with a full awareness of the importance of energy efficiency requirements. The overall benefits for the economy would include efficient and effective carpentry competencies available to be utilised for economic growth purposes as well as assist in the global move to a greener world by contributing towards building energy efficient buildings.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 3 qualification.

• Determine materials, dimensions required and set out and prepare a work area on a construction site.
• Construct, erect, install and maintain structures on work area and building sites.
• Fit, assemble and alter internal and external fixtures of buildings such as walls, doors, window frames, fascia boards and panelling.