The main route to gaining an NVQ or SVQ in the flooring sector is through On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT). This is carried out by an assessor collecting evidence of a candidate whilst they are working and assessing the skills and knowledge of the candidates against the S/NVQ unit criteria.
For the S/NVQ to be achieved it requires the candidate having had the relevant years of experience to prove competency as well as the assessor completing a thorough initial profiling.
There are specific S/NVQ's relating to the flooring industry aimed at floorlayers, supervisors and contracts managers who may all need to have a relevant qualification to attend site as part of their job role.
All skilled workers are increasingly required to obtain the appropriate CSCS cards to be able to work for clients and most main contractors. Many require them to gain access to site. In turn, to obtain a "skilled worker" or blue CSCS card, you MUST have an NVQ Level 2.
Other CSCS cards, e.g., the green (or "labourer's") card, are no longer accepted or renewed for those who are actively involved in the installation of floorcoverings. For further information on CSCS, visit their website at www.cscs.uk.com
The Training arm of the CFA, FITA offers NVQ assessments and to contact the office for more details, visit the website or find out more information through the CFA Training Guide.
Do you have further questions? Then call us on 0115 941 1126 for further assistance.
