Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction

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 Supervisor.

After completing this qualification, you will be able to apply for a Supervisor (Gold) CSCS card.

Who is 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 knowledgeable 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 ALL of the Mandatory units, plus ONE Optional unit.

Mandatory units:

• Contribute to effecting working relationships in construction
• Work safely and minimise risk in construction
• Identify and deal with hazards and emergencies in a construction environment
• Shape pipework components by material removal using hand tools
• Assemble pipework components to meet specification
• Position and install pipework
• Mark out to the required specification for pipefitting activities in construction
• Test the performance and condition of installed pipework

Please see ‘Qualification Specification’ document for more details regarding the optional units.

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