REFERENCE CODE
603/5285/1
COURSE LEVEL
NVQ Level 2
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN
COURSE OVERVIEW
Who is this qualification for?
This is a work-based learning qualification for those involved in laying
floorcoverings in a Construction related working
environment. Although many of the skills and knowledge across floorcovering
occupations are generic, not all those employed to fit floorcoverings will be
fitting the same product. The group of optional units will allow specialisms of
timber based, textile and resilient floorcoverings.
What is required from candidates?
To achieve this pathway unit the survey work must be carried out in ways that
will minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area and using and
maintaining equipment effectively.
This qualification is made up of 9 mandatory units and a group of optional
units. The minimum credit value of this qualification is 127 credits.
Qualifications are now required to indicate the total qualification time (TQT),
this is to show the typical time it will take someone to attain the required
skills and knowledge to meet the qualification criteria, this qualification has
a TQT of 1,270 hours.
Qualifications are also required to indicate the number of hours of teaching
someone would normally need to gain the skills and knowledge to achieve the
qualification. These are referred to as Guided Learning Hours (GLH). The GLH for
this qualification is 543
Mandatory units Level Credit
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Surface preparation to receive floorcoverings in the workplace
Setting out for laying floorcoverings in the workplace
Preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings in the workplace
Develop customer relationships
Assessing and preparing background surfaces for floor-covering in the workplace
Assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings in the workplace
Optional Units (Minimum of 18 credits)
Installing timber–based floorcoverings in the workplace
Summary of the: GQA NVQ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN FLOORCOVERING OCCUPATIONS
(CONSTRUCTION)
Installing textile floorcoverings in the workplace
Installing resilient floorcoverings in the workplace
Types of evidence:
Evidence of knowledge is required. Evidence of knowledge through performance can
contribute and if applicable should be demonstrated by completing projects and
reports, by responding to questions or through Professional/Guided Discussions.
Quantity of evidence:
Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units
consistently over an appropriate period of time.
Potential sources of evidence:
Suggested sources of evidence are shown above, these can be supplemented by
physical or documentary evidence, e.g.:
* Accident book/reporting system
* Notes and memos
* Safety record
* Telephone/e-mail records
* Training record
* Customer and colleague feedback
* Audio evidence
* Records of equipment and materials
* Witness testimonies
* Work records
* Photographic/ video evidence
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers or
industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally
acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a
professional discussion or assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of
the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please
contact Oscar Onsite Academy