NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitted Interiors

This is a National Vocational Qualification which means that this qualification has been developed to be achieved in a real work environment. You need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

This qualification will enable you to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work within the construction industry as a Skilled Worker.

After completing this qualification, you will be able to apply for a Skilled Worker (Blue) CSCS card.

Who is qualification designed for?

This is a competence-based qualification for those who work in the construction industry. The NVQ is used to show that you are competent and knowledgable in your current role/ trade. Achievement of this qualification provides a candidate with proof of competency across the trade.

The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

Qualification structure

To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the three Mandatory units and one unit endorsement. Unit Endorsement information is included in the qualification specification document.
Candidates may complete the Additional Unit but this will not count towards the qualification.

1. Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
2. Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
3. Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
4. Installing fitted furniture in the workplace. One of the following endorsements required:
   1. Kitchen fitter
   2. Bathroom fitter
   3. Bedroom fitter

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However the candidates should be working within the industry to enrol in this NVQ.

Here at DB College we are conducting an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.

Assessment

Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.

This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units.

The qualification will be assessed in line with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy and will be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified Assessor.

The assessment process is conducted through our e-portfolio system and it is formed of two parts:

1. Knowledge – the candidates are required to complete a workbook
2. Practical – evidence to be collected from site visits