Level 2 NVQ in Trade Occupations

We help skilled tradespeople prove what they do best. Through on-site assessment, you can earn a recognised NVQ that supports CSCS cards, builds trust with employers, and keeps projects running safely and to standard.

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Overview

This Level 2 NVQ recognises practical competence in your trade through on-site assessment. It’s ideal for skilled operatives who want to formalise their experience, obtain a CSCS card, and meet client or contractor compliance standards.

Assessment takes place while you work, making it a straightforward way to gain a nationally recognised qualification without leaving site.

  • Format: On-site assessment (OSAT) with remote support
  • Duration: Typically 8–16 weeks, depending on trade and access
  • Assessment: Observations, professional discussion, work evidence and witness statements
  • Level: 2
  • Certificate validity: NVQ qualification with no expiry
  • Prerequisites: Employed in a relevant trade role with access to live site activities
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Trades Covered

Skilled trades. Recognised standards.

You can complete this NVQ across a wide range of construction and finishing trades. Assessment is tailored to your role.

  • Building trades

    • Bricklaying
    • Carpentry and Joinery
    • Plastering
    • Painting and Decorating
    • Wall and Floor Tiling
    • Stonemasonry

  • Interiors & finishes

    • Dry Lining and Interior Systems
    • Floorcovering
    • Passive Fire Protection Installer
    • Mastic Sealant Applicator
    • Insulation and Building Treatments
    • Fitted Interiors, Kitchen and Bathroom Installation

  • Roofs, cladding and façades

    • Roof Slating and Tiling (including heritage variants)
    • Built-up Bituminous Roofing
    • Single Ply or Liquid Applied Roofing
    • Sheeting and Cladding Installation
    • Waterproof Membrane Installation

  • Civils, groundworks and highways

    • Groundworks and Construction Operations
    • Concrete Occupations
    • Formwork or Shuttering Carpentry
    • Steel Fixing
    • Road Surfacing and Highways Maintenance
    • Piling Operations

  • Demolition and related

    • Demolition Operative (soft strip or mechanical)
    • Asbestos Removal Operative (licensed or non-licensed routes)

  • Doors, gates and shutters

    • Industrial and Commercial Door Installer
    • Gates, Barriers and Shutters Installer

What you'll learn

  • Carry out your trade safely and to recognised standards
  • Plan and prepare work to meet specification
  • Apply safe systems of work and follow site rules
  • Maintain quality, productivity and good housekeeping
  • Demonstrate your skills to achieve a recognised qualification
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Assessment and certification

You’ll be assessed by a qualified NVQ assessor while carrying out your normal work. Evidence is gathered through observation, discussion and site records.

Once complete, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Level 2 NVQ certificate. This supports CSCS card applications and helps demonstrate competence to employers and clients.

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