Carpentry and Joinery (2024)

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2024

This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in working with wood. There are four trade areas available: site carpentry, bench joinery, shopfitting joinery, and wood machining.

UCAS tariff

Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Grade	New Tariff points
P	48

Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery

Grade	New Tariff points
P	32

Our qualifications are aimed at people wishing to learn some skills in carpentry and joinery, to progress on to becoming skilled in their chosen trade, or to progress through an apprenticeship and work towards becoming a master craftsman.

We have produced sample tests to enable tutors and learners to experience the look and feel of e-volve prior to sitting the test, and also experience the type and style of question that will be asked in the test.

You can access the sample tests by clicking on the links below.

The sample tests cover the following units:

101 Level 1 Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
201 Level 2 Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
202 Level 2 Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
301 Level 3 Principles of Organising, Planning and Pricing Construction Work

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Northern Ireland
International

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Level 1

Level 1 introduces the learner to carpentry and joinery skills. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in carpentry or joinery.

It covers the following skills:
Producing basic woodworking joints, and safely using various hand and power tools.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Studying these courses can open up opportunities to work within the construction sector.

Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery (6706-13)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

Accreditation No: 600/8046/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 39 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 368 - 368 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 390 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £112.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

At this level, you can begin to specialise in either site carpentry, bench joinery or shopfitting joinery.

The Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
Carry out second fixing operations
Carry out carpentry maintenance
Set up and operate a circular saw

The Level 2 Bench Joinery Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Bench Joinery.

It covers the following skills:

Set up and operate a circular saw
Produce setting out details for bench joinery products
Mark out from setting out details for bench joinery products
Manufacture bench joinery products

The Level 2Shopfitting JoineryDiploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

Set up and operate a circular saw
Manufacture internal shopfitting joinery products
Manufacture external shopfitting joinery products

The Level 2 Wood Machining for Joinery Manufacture Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

Principles of machine manufactured joinery
Setting and operating fixed sawing machines
Setting and operating fixed planing machines
Setting and operating fixed jointing machines
Setting and operating fixed profiling machines
Setting and operating fixed sanding machines
Setting and operating NC/CNC machines

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Studying these courses can open up opportunities to work within the construction sector.

Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (6706-23)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Accreditation No: 600/8047/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 452 - 452 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £128.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (6706-26)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery

Accreditation No: 600/8048/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 50 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 435 - 435 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 500 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £128.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery (6706-27)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery

Accreditation No: 601/1285/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 380 - 380 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Wood Machining for Joinery Manufacture (6706-28)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023

Level 2 Diploma in Wood Machining for Joinery Manufacture

Accreditation No: 601/3190/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 365 - 365 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/12/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Site Carpentry (6706-50)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Site Carpentry

Accreditation No: 600/9067/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 84 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 750 - 750 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 840 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £128.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Bench Joinery (6706-51)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Bench Joinery

Accreditation No: 600/9068/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 82 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 733 - 733 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 820 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

One or more pathways within this qualification has been approved by the DfE to appear in the 2016 Performance Tables. To review the qualifications approved please click here.

At this level,you will learn advanced skillsin either site carpentry, bench joinery or shopfitting joinery.

The Level 3 Site Carpentry Diploma allowsyou to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.

It covers the following skills:

Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
Carry out second fixing operations
Carry out first fix roofing and stairs
Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings
Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery

The Level 3 Bench Joinery Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Bench Joinery.

It covers the following skills:

Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Manufacture shaped doors and frames
Manufacture stairs with turns

The Level 3Shopfitting Joinery Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Bench Joinery.

It covers the following skills at Level 3:

Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Manufacture internal shopfitting joinery products
Manufacture external shopfitting joinery products

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Studying these courses can open up opportunities to work within the construction sector.

Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (6706-33)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Accreditation No: 600/7995/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 67 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 583 - 583 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 670 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £128.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery (6706-36)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery

Accreditation No: 600/8050/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 51 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 457 - 457 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 510 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery (6706-37)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023

Level 3 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery

Accreditation No: 601/1284/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 51 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 470 - 470 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 510 The total time for the qualification
Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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6706 Level 1

Assessment materials

6706-13 L1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery Task Manual v1-1 WELSH pdf 402 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-13 Assessor guidance v1-2 pdf 396 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-13 End of unit knowledge tests v1-1 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-13 Practical task manual v1-1 pdf 409 KB 24 Jul 2018

Centre documents

6706-13 L1 Diploma in Carpentry Joinery Qualification handbook v1-3 pdf 5 MB 24 Jul 2018

6706 Level 2

Additional Documents

Purpose and Recognition

60131901 Level 2 Diploma in Wood Machining for Joinery Manufacture pdf 195 KB 24 Jul 2018

Assessment materials

6706-23 Assessor guidance v1-2 pdf 439 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-23 End of unit knowledge tests v1-4 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-23 Practical task manual v1-1 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-26 Assessor guidance v1-2 pdf 430 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-26 End of unit knowledge tests v1-1 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-26 Practical task manual v1-1 pdf 470 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-27 Assessor guidance v1-1 pdf 394 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-27 End of unit knowledge tests v1-1 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-27 Practical task manual v1 pdf 380 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-28 Assessor guidance v1-1 pdf 436 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-28 End of unit knowledge tests v1 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-28 Practical task manual v1 pdf 375 KB 24 Jul 2018

Centre documents

6706-23 L2 Diploma in Site Carpentry QHB v1-4 pdf 780 KB 17 Mar 2022
6706-26 L2 Diploma in Bench Joinery Qualification handbook v1-3 pdf 5 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-27 L2 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery Qualification handbook v2 pdf 828 KB 09 Sep 2019
6706-28 L2 Diploma in Wood Machining for Joinery Manufacture v2 pdf 694 KB 09 Sep 2019

6706 Level 3

Assessment materials

6706-33 APL guidance and questions v2 pdf 411 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-33 Assessor guidance v1-4 pdf 431 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-33 End of unit knowledge tests v1-1 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-33 Practical task manual v1-3 pdf 1 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-36 Assessor guidance v1-3 pdf 496 KB 22 Aug 2018
6706-36 End of unit knowledge tests v1 pdf 446 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-36 Practical task manual v1-1 pdf 461 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-37 Assessor guidance v1-1 pdf 397 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-37 End of unit knowledge tests v1 pdf 502 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706-37 Practical task manual v1 pdf 471 KB 24 Jul 2018

Centre documents

6706-33 L3 Diploma in Site Carpentry QHB v2-4 pdf 589 KB 08 Sep 2023
6706-36 L3 Diploma in Bench Joinery Qualification handbook v2-3 pdf 5 MB 24 Jul 2018
6706-37 L3 Diploma Qualification handbook v3 pdf 689 KB 09 Sep 2019

Additional documents

6706 e-Books Customer information pdf 267 KB 24 Jul 2018
Construction phone in surgeries pdf 194 KB 24 Jul 2018
Construction recruitment alert Sept 15 pdf 168 KB 24 Jul 2018

Assessment materials

Health and safety APL guidance and questions v1-1 pdf 237 KB 24 Jul 2018

Centre documents

Alert to centres construction principles 101 301 pdf 136 KB 24 Jul 2018
Glossary of terms for framework units pdf 127 KB 24 Jul 2018
Need to know construction principles various pdf 128 KB 24 Jul 2018

Purpose and Recognition

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Purpose

60079952 KS5 L3 Diploma in Site Carpentry Purpose pdf 195 KB 24 Jul 2018
60080474 KS5 L2 Diploma in Site Carpentry Purpose pdf 204 KB 24 Jul 2018
60080486 KS5 L2 Diploma in Bench Joinery pdf 86 KB 24 Jul 2018
60090674 KS5 L2 Extended Diploma in Site Carpentry Purpose pdf 89 KB 24 Jul 2018
60090686 KS5 L2 Extended Diploma in Bench Joinery Purpose pdf 88 KB 24 Jul 2018
60112840 KS5 L3 Diploma In Shopfitting Joinery Declared Purpose v1 pdf 81 KB 24 Jul 2018
60112852 KS5 L2 Diploma in Shopfitting Joinery Declared Purpose pdf 101 KB 24 Jul 2018

Recognition

6706 Bridgwater Letter of Recognition Carpentry pdf 965 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706 BWF Letter of Recognition v1 pdf 28 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706 Colchester Letter of Recognition Carpentry pdf 955 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706 FMB Shopfitting Letter of Recognition pdf 851 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706 FMB Wood Trades Letter of Recognition pdf 868 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706 Site Carpentry Woodworking Federation Letter of Recognition v1 pdf 28 KB 24 Jul 2018
6706 South and City College Birmingham Letter of Recognition Carpentry pdf 982 KB 24 Jul 2018

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Purpose

60080462 L1 Diploma In Carpentry and Joinery Purpose pdf 201 KB 24 Jul 2018