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MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4 IN CARPENTRY National Certificate Level 4 in Carpentry 1.

Level: 4 2.

Total Credits: 141 3. Review Date: May 2026 4.


Access to qualification 4.1 Entry Information National Certificate Level 3 in Carpentry Formwork and Shuttering or An alternative qualification at Level 3 of the NQF 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Potential candidates holding a qualification at NQF Level 3 and at least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field may access this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

4.3 Award of Qualification Requirements Unit No.
Unit Standard Title Level Credit Demonstrate and apply knowledge of portable power tools and fixed machinery for carpentry works Demonstrate knowledge of residential and/or light commercial slab on ground construction Demonstrate knowledge of equal pitch gable, and hip roof construction Demonstrate knowledge of construction of alternative roof structures Demonstrate knowledge of fixing exterior claddings and timber weatherboards Demonstrate knowledge of thermal insulation and sound control Demonstrate knowledge of fixing interior linings and trim Demonstrate knowledge of pole frame and pole platform construction Demonstrate knowledge of timber stair and ramp construction Demonstrate knowledge of erecting high wall, column, suspended beam, slab, and stair formwork Demonstrate knowledge of residential alterations and additions Demonstrate knowledge of working drawings, specifications and quantity lists 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 5 3 3 3 4 1 3 3 5 4 Unit No.
Unit Standard Title Level Credit 13 Carry out safe working practices on construction sites 14 Carry out preliminary work for construction on site 15 Construct timber framed roofs of alternative design 16 17 Fix exterior cladding on site Fix interior linings and trim on site 18 Use adhesives and sealants on site 19 Prepare order lists for a residential or light commercial building on site 20 Carry out demolition work on site 21 22 Set up proprietary suspended concrete floor systems on site Install thermal insulation material on site 23 Construct equal pitch gable and hip roof framing on site 24 25 26 Install sound insulation systems on site Erect roof trusses on site Produce timber truss components by interpreting drawings and lists GENERAL SKILLS 27 Read, write and converse effectively 28 Perform calculations for the workplace 29 Apply ethics pledge within his/her workplace 30 Demonstrate entrepreneurial competence 31 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of green technology 32 Participate in teams to gather ideas and information 33 Demonstrate understanding and use of information technology Total Credits 141 5.
Purpose This qualification is intended for people wishing to pursue a career in the field of carpentry.

The qualification would enable learners to acquire skills and knowledge required to work with little or no supervision, whether they specialise in residential, commercial or multi-storey construction.

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