Qualifications

If you are thinking about becoming a carpenter then sooner or later you are going to want to get an NVQ; A National Vocational Qualification or NVQ for short is a nationally recognised qualification that is awarded after being assessed by an NVQ examiner in the workplace. Basically if you have completed the City &…

If you’re considering becoming a carpenter, it’s important to understand what training course you need to take that will get you the qualifications you need to be able to enter the workplace. In the UK the leading vocational training body is the City and Guilds; they are the industry recognised body for setting out the…

To become a carpenter you do not need any formal qualifications, however you are unlikely to get any work nowadays without having a recognised qualification such as a NVQ in carpentry. This qualification is recognised as the industry standard and will allow you to apply for jobs as a carpenter or become a self employed…