NVQ LEVEL 2 UNDER FLOOR INSULATION
The NVQ Level 2 in Under Floor Insulation course is for experienced floor insulation installers who meet the recognized occupational standards. The qualification is a validation of your skills and experience
Course description:
Who should take NVQ Level 2 Underfloor Insulation?
This NVQ is suitable for all floor insulation installers who are working in one or a combination of the following enavironments:
- Retrofitting or replacing floor insulation in private homes.
- Installing floor insulation to buildings on new build sites.
- Installing floor insulation in commercial properties and large industrial buildings.
Please see the ‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Assessment Process’ sections of this page for examples of job tasks assessed during the NVQ.
We deliver the course through the Onsite Assessment and Training (OSAT) route. The OSAT route lets you work towards the qualification at your own pace. It is a workplace and evidence-based qualification; classroom or workshop learning is rarely required.
Upon completing your NVQ Level 2, you can apply for your CSCS blue card (skilled worker).
Entry Requirements
To undertake an Under Floor 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+
Assessment process
At the beginning of your NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Under Floor Insulation we will assign you an experienced assessor who will work alongside you for the duration of the course as you gather work-based evidence for your portfolio.
Evidence can include:
- An onsite observation while you work, carried out by your assessor in your workplace. During the observation, your assessor’s role is to gather visual evidence of your competency as a floor insulation installer. Your assessor will also check that you follow health and safety guidelines; he is not there to judge your level of expertise.
- Photographs or videos of your work. You can ask a workmate to film or take photos – your assessor will advise you on this.
- References, employer endorsements or witness testimonies verifying your work in floor insulation.
- Detailed job logs of work you have completed during the NVQ.
- A recorded professional discussion with your assessor either face-to-face or over the telephone. A professional discussion is useful when your assessor is unable to observe you carrying out specific job tasks.
- Job knowledge Q&As covering the ‘theory’ of insulation and construction health and safety. You can choose to handwrite your answers, type them on a computer, or record them verbally.
During your NVQ, your assessor will support you in gathering work-based evidence for a range of skills including pre-checks, working to specifications and manufacturers guidelines, working in accordance with health and safety regulations, and preparing and installing floor insulation.
Your assessor will cross-reference your evidence against the NVQ units until your portfolio is complete. Our internal verification team will then check your portfolio and claim your NVQ certificate with NOCN.
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 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 under floor insulation operatives 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 and 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
Candidates must complete the FOUR 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
- Insulation and building treatments, building construction, defects and interfaces
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Candidates must complete at least ONE of the optional units
Optional
- Installing insulation to suspended floors in the workplace
- Spraying insulation to suspended floors in the workplace
Candidates can elect to take additional units but they do not form part of the core qualification
Additional
- Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
- Develop customer relationships
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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