Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) Level 2 NVQ Diploma (Online & On Site)

Achieving this Level 2 NVQ assessment in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) means that a candidate can progress in skilled roles within the floorcovering sector, with the backing of a formal qualification. This assessment has been designed for those working as construction operatives or floor layers, who want additional qualifications to showcase their competence.

Completing this NVQ assessment means that a candidate is compliant with professional regulations. This includes updates to the Construction Design Management Regulations, which mean that everyone who works on site, at all levels, must now be able to prove their skills in a formal way. NVQ assessments, like this Level 2 option in Floorcovering Occupations, are recognised throughout the country as a formal way of showing person’s professional ability.

At Q2W we are experts at completing NVQ assessments. Our team of highly-experienced assessors are dedicated to providing candidates with a way to prove their skills in formal setting - with as little impact to their work as possible. You can find out more information on our NVQ assessment process on our What Q2W Offer page.

What’s included in your assessment

This assessment is reliant on a candidate showing the assessor their ability in the following areas:

• Strong understanding of workplace safety, and general health and safety requirements.

• Able to handle relevant resources and transport them around the workplace.

• Confident in setting out and preparing surfaces for floorcoverings to be laid.

• Development of customer relations, and understanding of why this is important.

Unit outline

In order to complete this assessment successfully, candidates must complete all units in Group A, with a minimum of one unit from Group B. These units must total a minimum of 112 credits. You can find the units contained within these groups, as outlined in the Pearson course specification, below:

Group A - Mandatory units

F/600/7138 - Conforming to general safety in the workplace

J/600/7139 - Conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace

J/600/7142 - Moving and handling resources in the workplace

L/600/8003 - Setting out for laying floorcoverings in the workplace

H/600/8007 - Preparing surfaces to receive floorcoverings in the workplace

T/600/9047 - Developing customer relationships in a floorcovering working environment

Group B - Optional units

H/600/8010 - Installing textile floorcoverings in the workplace

J/600/8016 - Installing impervious floorcoverings in the workplace

R/600/8018 - Installing wood floorcoverings in the workplace

Next steps

Candidates that successfully complete this Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) Level 2 NVQ assessment will receive recognition of their skills in the floorcovering profession, as well as ensuring compliance with all professional regulations. This NVQ assessment also enables people to apply for a relevant CSCS card, and continue onto higher level NVQ assessments if desired.

If you would like more information on this, or any of our assessments, please get in touch with one of our team members, or visit our contact us page.

This assessment has been designed for those working as construction operatives or floor layers, who want additional qualifications to showcase their competence.