NVQ: Level 2 – Diploma in Cladding Occupations

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Course Overview

The NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Operations is a work-based qualification designed to formally recognise the skills and experience of individuals employed in the construction industry who specialise in working with roof sheeting and cladding.

The qualification is comprised of six mandatory units and four further optional units, of which individuals must pick one.

The qualification’s mandatory units cover health and safety, productive working practices, moving, handling, and storing resources, and preparing and installing roof sheeting and cladding systems.

Optional units include preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines, slinging and signalling the movement of loads, and repairing and refurbishing roof sheeting and cladding systems.

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Course Content

QCF641 – Conforming to General Health Safety and Welfare in the Workplace.

Comply with all workplace health safety and welfare legislation requirements. Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures. Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health safety and welfare. Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area. Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.

QCF642 – Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

Communicate with others to establish productive work practices. Follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work. Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organisational procedures. Maintain good working relationships when conforming to productive working practices.

QCF643 – Moving Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

Comply with given information when moving handling and/or storing resources. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving handling and/or storing resources. Maintain safe working practices when moving handling and/or storing resources. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move handle and/or store occupational resources. Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving handling and/or storing resources. Complete the work within the allocated time when moving handling and/or storing resources. Comply with the given occupational resource information to move handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.

QCF94 – Preparing Resources for Roof Sheeting and Cladding in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing resources for roof sheeting and cladding. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing resources for roof sheeting and cladding. Maintain safe working practices when preparing resources for roof sheeting and cladding. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare resources for roof sheeting and cladding. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing resources for roof sheeting and cladding. Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing resources for roof sheeting and cladding. Comply with the given contract information to prepare resources for roof sheeting and cladding to the required specification.

QCF95 – Installing Roof Sheeting and Cladding Systems in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing roof sheeting and cladding systems. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing roof sheeting and cladding systems. Maintain safe working practices when installing roof sheeting and cladding systems. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install roof sheeting and cladding systems. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing roof sheeting and cladding systems. Complete the work within the allocated time when installing roof sheeting and cladding systems. Comply with the given contract information to install roof sheeting and cladding systems to the required specification.

QCF96 – Installing Roof Sheeting and Cladding Rainwater Goods in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods. Maintain safe working practices when installing roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods. Complete the work within the allocated time when installing roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods. Comply with the given contract information to install roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods to the required specification.

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Who Should Attend?

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. This Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations ‐ Roof Sheeting and Cladding provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in roof sheeting and cladding to demonstrate their competence. The units in this qualification are derived from National Occupational Standards

The Rule of Combination (RoC) below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification.

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Extra Reading

How long does it take to complete and what does the course involve?

This qualification does not involve any training or exams, instead, it is entirely competency-based.

Once enrolled on the NVQ, applicants receive details about the criteria for each of the units that they are taking.

They must then provide real evidence, gathered whilst they work, of their competence in each of these criteria.

This evidence can come in a variety of forms including paperwork, witness testimonies, and video documentation.

As evidence is gathered, it must be compiled into a portfolio for submission to the exam board.

The length of time it takes to gather all the necessary evidence for the qualification can vary from one individual to the next. Generally, it shouldn’t take longer than 6-12 months to complete, but this depends on how much time is committed to the qualification.

How is the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Occupations assessed?

The NVQ is assessed solely on the quality of the portfolio submitted.

Applicants are assigned an assessor when they begin their NVQ. Your assessor is there to provide helpful advice and answer any questions you may have about the qualification.

Most communications with your assessor take place on the phone or by email, but they may also visit you on-site to observe you at work and help with gathering evidence.

Once the individual and their assessor are happy that the portfolio is complete and meets all the relevant criteria, it is submitted internally for assessment by the exam board.

Rather than a pass or fail mark, the result of your NVQ will either be competent, or not yet competent.

What will you gain from this qualification?

Upon completion of this qualification, individuals can then apply for their Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card.

Whilst construction certification schemes are not a legal requirement for working in cladding occupations, most construction sites will expect employees to either be working at this level or working towards gaining the certification before they are allowed to work on-site.

Completing the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Operations will improve your skills, knowledge, confidence, and career prospects.

Once you have gained this level 2 qualification, you may even be inspired to start working towards another NVQ at a higher level.