NVQ LEVEL 2 LOFT INSULATION
The NVQ Level 2 in Insulation and Building Treatments - Loft (Cold Roof) Insulation course is for experienced roof an loft insulation installers who meet for experienced roof and loft insulation installers who meet the recognized occupational standards. The qualification is a validation of your skills and experience.
Course description:
Who should take the NVQ Level 2 Cold Roof Insulation?
This NVQ is designed for all cold and warm roof insulation installers who work in one or a combination of the following environments:
- Retrofitting loft insulation to domestic properties
- Installing roof insulation to properties on new build sites
- Applying spray foam insulation to roofs of large commercial properties
Please refer to the ‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Assessment Process’ sections for examples of job tasks that are covered during the assessment process.
The NVQ that we offer is:
- NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Cold Roof Insulation
The information on this page is for the Cold Roof Insulation pathway. Your previous experience and current job role will determine whether you are suitable for this NVQ.
The NVQ is designed for workers who install any type or brand of insulation to cold roofs, including glass wool such as Knauf EarthWool, YBS SuperQuilt and spray foam.
We deliver the course through the Onsite Assessment and Training (OSAT) route which allows you to achieve your qualification through workplace assessment at your own speed.
On completion of the loft insulation NVQ, you will become eligible for a CSCS Skilled Worker card.
Entry Requirement
To undertake an Cold Roof Insulation NVQ, you must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of three years’ experience in loft insulation.
- Must currently be working in the trade.
- Aged 19+.
Before enrolling you on the NVQ, your assessor will carry out a skills analysis to check you have the required experience.
Assessment Process
We deliver the NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof Insulation through the Onsite Assessment (OSAT) route. We will assign you an insulation assessor who will work with you for the duration of the course as you build a portfolio of evidence.
Types of evidence may include:
- 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 a loft insulation installer.
- Detailed job logs of work you have completed.
- A recorded professional discussion with your assessor either face-to-face or over the telephone.
- Coursework covering the ‘theory’ of loft insulation, and construction health and safety.
Your assessor will be looking for evidence of competency in a range of skills.
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 insulation workers can take up to six months or more to achieve their 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.
Costs & Funding
Please visit our Funding & Grants page to check if funding is available for your loft insulation NVQ.
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
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
- Installing insulation to cold roofs in the workplace
- Insulation and Building Treatments, Building Construction, Defects and Interfaces
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Candidates can elect to take additional units but they do not form part of the core qualification
- Develop Customer Relationships
- Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
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.
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