Carpentry NC II is the TESDA qualification for rough carpenters in construction — the people who stake out buildings, build and strip the formworks for concrete, and install framing.
- Level
- NC II
- Sector
- Construction
- Training
- Varies by provider
- Assessment fee
- Ask the center
- Free online course
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What is Carpentry NC II?
The qualification covers carpentry on construction sites: setting out building lines, fabricating and installing formworks and their supports, stripping them after the concrete sets, and installing framing works.
It is different from furniture making or finishing carpentry; this is structural, site-based work.
What you will learn
The core units of competency in the Carpentry NC II Training Regulation are:
- Prepare / stake out building lines
- Fabricate formworks
- Install formwork components
- Strip formwork components
- Install framing works
On top of these, every TESDA qualification includes basic competencies (workplace communication, teamwork, professionalism, occupational health and safety) and common competencies for the sector.
How to get your Carpentry NC II certificate
- TrainEnroll at a TESDA-registered training center or school (ask about scholarships), and use the free online courses to study the theory.
- Prepare your requirementsApplication form, Self-Assessment Guide for Carpentry NC II, and three colored passport-size photos.
- Book your competency assessmentChoose a TESDA-accredited assessment center that is accredited for Carpentry NC II. Confirm the current fee with the center.
- Pass and claim your NCIf you are found competent, apply for certification and claim your Carpentry NC II National Certificate. It is valid for 5 years.
Full guide to TESDA assessment centers, requirements and fees →
Jobs you can apply for
- Rough carpenter
- Formworks carpenter
- Construction site carpenter
- Self-employed carpenter for houses and renovations
Carpenters are among the construction workers recruited abroad, especially in the Middle East. Employers often run trade tests and value years of site experience.
Is Carpentry NC II right for you?
- You like building things and working outdoors
- You are physically fit and comfortable with tools and heights
- You want a construction trade with steady demand
- You are thinking of construction work abroad
Frequently asked questions
What does a TESDA Carpentry NC II holder do?
Works as a rough carpenter: stakes out building lines, builds and strips concrete formworks, and installs framing on construction sites.
Is Carpentry NC II the same as furniture making?
No. Carpentry NC II is structural, site-based carpentry. Furniture making is a different skill set.
Is there a free TESDA carpentry course?
TESDA training centers and scholarship programs offer carpentry; ask your provincial TESDA office about current slots.
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Sources: TESDA SNCAT — Carpentry NC II. Disclaimer: Courses TESDA is an independent guide, not TESDA. Information may contain errors or change without notice — always verify with official sources before making decisions.