Level 3 NVQ External Wall Insulation
A Level 3 NVQ in External Wall Insulation is an advanced vocational qualification that focuses on the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain external wall insulation systems. It covers key aspects such as assessing buildings for suitability, preparing external surfaces, applying insulation materials and ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards and building regulations. This qualification demonstrates advanced competence in external wall insulation, supporting career progression in the construction and energy efficiency sectors.
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Who Is This For
The Level 3 NVQ in External Wall Insulation is aimed at experienced professionals in the construction or energy efficiency sectors who specialise in installing external wall insulation systems. It is ideal for individuals looking to formalise their skills in tasks such as assessing building suitability, preparing surfaces and applying insulation materials to high standards. This qualification is suited for those seeking to demonstrate advanced competence, enhance their career prospects and take on specialised or supervisory roles within the insulation and energy efficiency industry.
Mandatory Units
Learners must complete the seven mandatory units
- Applying Surface Finishes to External Wall Insulation in The Workplace
- Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
- Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
- Installing External Wall Insulation in the Workplace
- Insulation and Building Treatments, Building Construction, Defects and Interfaces
Optional Units
Learners can choose to take additional units but they do not form part of the core qualification
- Develop Customer Relationships
- Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
How You Will Learn
- Remote Enrolment
- Online Job Knowledge Questions
- Site Observation Visits (remote and face-to-face available)
- Portfolio Sign-Off
- Certification
All NVQs from the UK Skills Academy lead to a Blue, Gold, or Black CSCS card. Which is the certification that allows you to show your employer that you are qualified and have the knowledge and expertise to conduct yourself on-site in a safe and responsible manner. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on-site.
Eligibility
- 19+ Years Old
- Live or Work in England (Business address can be out of England as long as the work is in England – we will need evidence)
- 3 months working in the trade for Level 2 and 6 months for Level 3
- You must be working in the trade you are applying for now – you must be able to demonstrate via assessment.
Duration
Our NVQs are flexible to work around you and the trade you are currently working in. You will be registered for 8-10 weeks and your assessor will collect a range of evidence from your workplace, work with you on assessments and will require your knowledge workbook to be completed in the first 4 weeks.
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