NVQ LEVEL 2 CAVITY WALL INSULATION

Who should take NVQ Level 2 Cavity Wall Insulation?

his NVQ is suitable for insulation installers who work on either new build sites or retrofitting insulation to cavity walls of domestic homes. The qualification is designed for installers who use wool, bead or foam materials.

On achievement of the Cavity Wall Insulation NVQ Level 2, you will be eligible to apply for your CSCS blue card (Skilled Worker).

Entry Requirements

To undertake a Cavity Wall Insulation NVQ, you must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in cavity wall insulation
• Must currently be working in the trade
• Aged 19+

To ensure you have sufficient experience to complete the qualification, your NVQ assessor will carry out a pre-enrolment skills diagnostic in the following areas:

• Cavity wall insulation pre-checks such as appliance and ventilation checks, smoke tests, flu spillage tests and locating external damp-proof courses.
• Protecting the property of the customer.
• Calibration testing.
• Use of PPE and body harnesses.
• Application of drill patterns.
• Handling insulation blowing machines and repointing after each filling.
• Clean-down and ‘housekeeping’.

Assessment process

Types of evidence may include:

We deliver Cavity Wall Insulation NVQ Level 2 through the Onsite Assessment (OSAT) route. We will assign you an assessor who will work with you for the duration of the course as you build a portfolio of evidence.

• An onsite observation while you work, carried out by your assessor in your workplace
• Photographs or videos of you working
• References, employer endorsements or witness testimonies verifying your work as an insulation worker
• Detailed job logs of work you have completed
• A recorded professional discussion with your assessor either face-to-face or over the telephone. Candidates who have not already acquired ACOP certification in Gas Safety Awareness will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of gas safety in a professional discussion.
• Coursework covering the ‘theory’ of cavity wall insulation, and construction health and safety

During your NVQ, your assessor will support you in gathering workbased evidence for a range of skills including pre-checks, drilling and filling, and health and safety awareness.

Once your assessor is satisfied you have submitted sufficient evidence, our internal verification team will check your portfolio. They will then claim your NVQ certificate with NOCN.

Timescale

Although workers can take up to six months or more to achieve their Cavity Wall Insulation NVQ, we find that most complete the qualification in 2 to 3 months.

Ultimately, the qualification will fit around your professional and personal commitments. Work towards it at a speed you feel comfortable.

PROGRESSION

After achieving Level 2 and depending on your experience, you may have the option to advance to NVQ Level 3 in a similar occupational area, NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) or NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision.

Cost & Funding

Please visit our Funding & Grants page to check if funding is available.

If you are ineligible for government support, we offer affordable self-funded assessment payable in four instalments of 25%.

Please contact us to discuss funding and costs.

Course Units

MANDATORY UNITS

Candidates must complete the FIVE mandatory units

1. Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
2. Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
3. Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
4. Installing cavity wall insulation in the workplace
5. Insulation and building treatments, building construction, defects and interfaces

ADDITIONAL UNITS

These are not mandatory and can be taken in addition to the core qualification

• Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
• Develop customer relationships

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