Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) (In Situ Flooring-Concrete Layer) (Level 2 Nvq Diploma (Online & On Site)

Qualification objectives

The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) (QCF) is for learners who work in, or who want to work in the construction sector.

It gives learners the opportunity to:

• develop and demonstrate competence as a specialist concreter, working with concrete across one or more areas, including concrete repair, sprayed concrete, decorative concrete, concrete drilling, concrete sawing, in-situ flooring and substrate preparation and profiling
• develop technical skills and knowledge and understanding related to the specified job roles in construction
• have existing skills recognised
• achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
• develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.

Relationship with National Occupational Standards

This qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Specialist Concrete Occupations, which were set and designed by CITB, the Sector Skills Council for the sector.

Unit format

Each unit has the following sections.

Unit title

The unit title is on the QCF and this form of words will appear on the learner’s Notification of Performance (NOP).

Unit reference number

Each unit is assigned a unit reference number that appears with the unit title on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

QCF level

All units and qualifications within the QCF have a level assigned to them. There are nine levels of achievement, from Entry to Level 8. The QCF Level Descriptors inform the allocation of the level.

Credit value

All units have a credit value. When a learner achieves a unit, they gain the specified number of credits. The minimum credit value is 1 and credits can be awarded in whole numbers only.

Guided learning hours

Guided learning hours are the times when a tutor, trainer or facilitator is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim for a programme. This definition includes workplace guidance to support the development of practical job-related skills, tutorials and supervised study in, for example, open learning centres and learning workshops. It also includes the time spent by staff assessing learners’ achievements, for example in the assessment of competence for competency-based qualifications.

Unit summary

This summarises the purpose of the unit and the learning the unit offers.

Unit assessment requirements/evidence requirements

The SSC/B set the assessment/evidence requirements. Learners must provide evidence according to each of the requirements stated in this section.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes set out what a learner will know, understand or be able to do as the result of a process of learning.

Assessment criteria

Descriptions of the requirements a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that a learning outcome has been achieved.

Industry support and recognition

This qualification is supported by CITB, the Sector Skills Council for construction and the built environment.

It is expected that most learners will already be working as construction operatives in one of the above specialist pathways for concrete occupations. As part of an apprenticeship, it will help to provide recognition and career progression for new entrants, and can lead to employment for those not employed.

Learners may also progress to supervisory qualifications, such as the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) (QCF), or the Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Site Supervision (Construction) (QCF), if their job role requires greater responsibility.

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.

Learners who achieve the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma can progress to a job role as a specialist concreter in their chosen area, such as concrete repair, sprayed concrete, decorative concrete, concrete drilling, concrete sawing, in-situ flooring or substrate preparation and profiling.