What is the difference between City & Guilds code 6217 and 6706?

6706 is the current City & Guilds qualification number for the Carpentry and Joinery diplomas, while 6217 is a legacy provider code many learners and colleges still use to refer to the same trade route. The content (site carpentry and bench joinery) is the same; this practice bank covers both.

How is the City & Guilds carpentry and joinery diploma assessed?

Each unit is assessed by an online or paper multiple-choice knowledge test, delivered through City & Guilds e-volve, combined with practical workshop and site assignments observed by an assessor. There is no single combined exam; you complete a test for each unit plus the practical tasks.

What pass mark do I need on the multiple-choice tests?

Pass marks are set per unit by City & Guilds and are commonly around 60% or higher on the online multiple-choice knowledge test. You also have to pass the practical assignments to achieve the full diploma, so balanced preparation in both theory and practical skills is essential.

How long does the qualification take and what does it cost?

The full diploma typically takes one to two years part-time or full-time at an approved college. Courses are often funded free for eligible 16-18 learners, while adult fee-paying courses commonly cost around GBP 1,500 to 3,000 or more depending on the college and level.

Is this free carpentry practice as good as paid prep?

Our 100 practice questions cover the same knowledge content as the City & Guilds units, with a teaching explanation for every answer plus free daily AI tutor interactions. They use correct UK terminology and Building Regulations references. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.

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Key Facts: C&G 6706/6217 Carpentry & Joinery Exam

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Practice Questions

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Current C&G Code (was 6217)

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MCQ + Practical

Assessment Method

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~60%+

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Doc K 220mm

Max Stair Rise

Approved Document K

The City & Guilds Diploma in Site Carpentry & Joinery (current code 6706, formerly the legacy 6217 provider code) is the recognised UK craft qualification for carpenters and joiners, delivered at Levels 1 to 3 through approved colleges. Each unit is assessed by an online or paper multiple-choice knowledge test (via City & Guilds e-volve) plus practical workshop and site assignments, with pass marks set per unit (commonly around 60%+). The knowledge content spans building construction principles, information, quantities and communication, health and safety (HASAWA, COSHH, PUWER, Work at Height), first fixing (floor joists, stud partitions, door frames and linings), structural carcassing (roofs), second fixing (doors, skirting, architrave and ironmongery), stairs to Approved Document K, and bench joinery. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1In UK domestic construction, which structural timber member spreads the load of roof rafters evenly along the top of a masonry wall?

A.Ridge board

B.Wall plate

C.Purlin

D.Binder

Explanation: The wall plate is bedded on top of the wall and provides a continuous, level bearing surface that distributes the point loads from each rafter foot evenly along the masonry, avoiding localised pressure points.

2What is the name of the angled notch cut into the underside of a common rafter so it seats squarely on the wall plate?

A.Halving joint

B.Birdsmouth

C.Housing

D.Scarf joint

Explanation: A birdsmouth is a right-angled notch (a seat cut and a plumb cut) cut at the foot of the rafter so it sits flat on the wall plate. It is normally cut to no more than one-third of the rafter depth to retain strength.

3On a pitched roof, what is the correct name for the longitudinal member that gives intermediate support to common rafters at their mid-span?

A.Purlin

B.Hip rafter

C.Jack rafter

D.Ridge

Explanation: A purlin runs horizontally along the roof slope and supports the common rafters part-way up their length, reducing the effective span of the rafters so smaller sections can be used.

4A roof slope rises 2.4 m over a horizontal run of 4.8 m. What is the pitch of the roof?

A.30 degrees

B.26.6 degrees

C.45 degrees

D.60 degrees

Explanation: Pitch = arctan(rise / run) = arctan(2.4 / 4.8) = arctan(0.5) = 26.6 degrees. The tangent of the pitch angle equals the rise divided by the run.

5Which strength class of structural timber is most commonly specified for general domestic floor joists and roof carpentry in the UK?

A.C16

B.D40

C.TR26

D.C5

Explanation: C16 is the standard general-purpose softwood strength class used for most UK domestic floor joists, studwork and roof timbers. C24 is the higher-strength softwood class used where longer spans or greater loads are required.

6What is the most common spacing (centres) used for floor joists and stud partitions in UK domestic carpentry to suit standard plasterboard and floor sheet sizes?

A.300 mm or 450 mm

B.400 mm or 600 mm

C.500 mm or 750 mm

D.350 mm or 700 mm

Explanation: Studs and joists are normally set at 400 mm or 600 mm centres so that 1200 mm wide plasterboard and floor sheets land squarely on a member at their edges and centre, giving fixed and supported board joints.

7In a timber stud partition, what is the purpose of fitting noggins (short horizontal timbers) between the vertical studs?

A.To increase the thermal insulation value

B.To stiffen the studs and provide fixing for board edges and fittings

C.To act as a damp-proof course

D.To replace the head plate

Explanation: Noggins are fixed horizontally between studs, usually at mid-height, to stiffen the partition against lateral movement and to provide solid backing for plasterboard joints and for fixing items such as radiators or rails.

8Which UK Approved Document of the Building Regulations sets the rules for the design of domestic stairs, including maximum rise and pitch?

A.Approved Document B

B.Approved Document K

C.Approved Document L

D.Approved Document M

Explanation: Approved Document K (Protection from falling, collision and impact) governs stair geometry, including the maximum rise, minimum going, pitch and handrail requirements for stairs.

9Under Approved Document K, what is the maximum permitted rise for a step on a private (domestic) stair?

A.190 mm

B.200 mm

C.220 mm

D.250 mm

Explanation: For private stairs, Approved Document K sets a maximum rise of 220 mm and a minimum going of 220 mm. Consistent risers throughout a flight are also required for safety.

10What is the maximum pitch permitted for a private domestic staircase under Approved Document K?

A.35 degrees

B.38 degrees

C.42 degrees

D.48 degrees

Explanation: The maximum pitch for a private stair is 42 degrees. A steeper pitch makes the stair unsafe to descend, so it is the regulatory ceiling for domestic flights.

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