Do you need a qualification to be a carpenter?

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Carpentry is one of the oldest occupations there is, dating all the way back to Ancient Egypt and beyond. The Bible, of course, features myriad references to carpentry, from Noah and his ark to Joseph, husband of Mary.

That being said, a lot has changed since Biblical times - it's unlikely that Noah or Joseph had any formal carpentry qualifications. But what credentials does a modern-day carpenter need in order to succeed?

What do I need to become a carpenter?

Carpentry isn't like gas or electrical work - there's no specific certification (or set of certifications) that you're legally required to possess. Strictly speaking, the only thing you need to do in order to enter the trade and carry out on-site work is demonstrate your competence as a carpenter. There are a number of valid ways to do this, but one of the most popular options is to complete a portfolio of work and earn the NVQ Level 2 Carpentry qualification.

How do I get my NVQ?

Well, hold on now. Before you can start working towards the NVQ Level 2 certification, you'll need to actually learn carpentry. Again, you have a number of different options here. Some people choose to do an apprenticeship, working alongside an established carpenter and gradually learning the trade from them. Mind you, it can take a number of years to go from apprentice to fully-fledged carpenter, so if you're looking to start your new career sooner rather than later, you may prefer to enrol on an accredited carpentry training course.

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You can start your carpentry training from the comfort of your own home - we now offer live online training, allowing you to learn fundamental carpentry skills in a virtual classroom setting. Click here to find out more about our e-learning options. Once you've learned all the skills a carpenter needs to know - and you feel confident that you're proficient enough to start work - then you can begin the NVQ process. This involves:

Attending a formal induction session

Completing a portfolio of evidence (including photographs of the work you've completed and written testimonies from witnesses) (including photographs of the work you've completed and written testimonies from witnesses) Submitting your finished portfolio for assessment If you're already a competent carpenter and you think you're ready to earn your NVQ Level 2 Carpentry qualification, click here to find out Access Training can help. Otherwise, use the links below to find out more about our carpentry training packages for learners of all experience levels.

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What do you call small wood?

stick. noun. a small thin piece of wood or plastic used for a particular purpose.

macmillandictionary.com - Pieces and amounts of wood for various purposes - thesaurus

Synonyms

board noun a thin flat piece of wood or other material that is used for something, for example for making a firm surface or for playing a game

log noun a thick piece of wood cut from a tree

stick noun a small thin piece of wood or plastic used for a particular purpose batten noun a long piece of wood that is fixed to something in order to hold it in place or make it stronger duckboards noun long wooden boards that you put across muddy ground for people to walk on stave noun a long thin curved piece of wood used for making a large container, for example a barrel yoke noun a wooden object used for connecting animals that are pulling a vehicle stick noun a long strong piece of wood, usually with a handle at the top, that you use to help you to walk chipboard noun a hard material made from small pieces of waste wood pressed together to form boards that are used for making cheap furniture