Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof (loft) Insulation near London

 Course Reference

EEA-DMR-L-03

 Course Description

Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof (loft) Insulation near London

LOFT INSULATION

Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof Insulation. This NVQ demonstrates installer competency for PAS2030, ECO4 and government-funded retrofit projects.

NVQ LEVEL 2 COLD ROOF INSULATION

DMR Training is an approved assessment centre for NVQ Level 2 Diploma & Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof Insulation. We aim to help you gain your loft insulation NVQ as quickly and conveniently as possible.

ABOUT THIS NVQ

WHO SHOULD TAKE NVQ LEVEL 2 IN COLD ROOF INSULATION?

The NVQ Level 2 in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof Insulation course is for experienced roof and loft insulation installers who meet the recognised occupational standards. The qualification is a validation of your skills and experience.

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.

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 installments of 25%. Please contact us to discuss funding and costs.

CSCS CARD
On completion of your Cold Roof Insulation NVQ course, you can apply for your Skilled Worker card (blue card). If you require a CSCS card while you are working towards your NVQ, you can apply for your temporary Experienced Worker card (red card). All CSCS card applicants must first pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test (HS&E test).

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.

GETTING STARTED
When you decide to proceed with your NVQ, we will carry out a quick skills diagnostic to confirm your suitability for the qualification and the onsite assessment route.
We will then enrol you on the qualification with NOCN and issue your welcome email. Your assessor will contact you for your introductory telephone conversation and put together your assessment action plan.

REQUIREMENTS

WE DELIVER THE INSULATION AND BUILDING TREATMENTS NVQ PATHWAY IN COLD ROOF INSULATION.

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

NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Cold Roof Insulation (5 units)

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

Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments – Cold Roof (loft) Insulation
EEA course code: EEA-DMR-L-03
DMR Training, Dawes Road Hub, 20 Dawes Road, London. SW6 7EN

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

On the job training
course is taught on a work site

 Assessment Type

workplace assessment

 Qualification & Awarding Body

NOCN

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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