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Our assessor schedules the appointments with the candidate at times that work for both parties.
Since the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sub-Structure Work Occupations are candidate-led, they can be completed swiftly once the majority of the evidence has been acquired for the proposed evidence list, a copy of which we've provided. After the evidence is gathered (by email), the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sub-Structure Work Occupations can be completed quickly in two to three sessions, lasting a few hours each, as long as the candidate can set aside time for the professional follow-up discussion to go over all of the given evidence.
The follow-up professional discussion can be completed face-to-face or remotely.
1st visit – Induction, planning
2nd visit – discuss evidences, identify shortfall of evidences
3rd – visit – Discuss new evidences, cover shortfall in questions (if required) - completed
Duration: See section "What This NVQ Involves"
Location: Work-based, on-site assessment and/or remote
Cost: £995 + VAT, or, CITB Short Qualification Grant - £395
Dates: On-site assessment
Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification
Card Occupation: Underpinning, Chemical Grouting Operative
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mark and the entire team at Workforce Skills for the outstanding training and support provided throughout my Level 7 NVQ in Senior Site Management. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clarity, and a consistently high standard of delivery.
The depth of knowledge and experience that Mark brings to the table is evident in every interaction. His guidance was invaluable, not just in navigating the NVQ requirements, but in enhancing my understanding of leadership and site management at a senior level. The training materials were comprehensive, well-structured, and directly aligned with industry expectations, which made the learning both relevant and engaging.
What stood out most was the team’s commitment to quality and their proactive approach to ensuring I stayed on track. They were always available to answer questions and provide feedback, making the journey feel both supported and efficient.
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£995 + VAT
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Choose the pathway that best matches the role and responsibilities of the person undertaking the qualification.
Candidates must complete nine units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| K/615/4862 | Setting out and marking positions for underpinning sequence in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/615/4977 | Excavating for underpinning in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/4979 | Excavating and providing temporary support to pits and trenches in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/615/4980 | Erecting and striking underpinning formwork in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| J/615/4982 | Installing reinforcement steel for underpinning in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/4983 | Installing drypacking in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/615/4985 | Repairing sub-structure after underpinning in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete seven units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| K/615/4862 | Setting out and marking positions for underpinning sequence in the workplace | 2 |
| M/615/4989 | Installing piles in areas of restricted access (micro or mini piling) in the workplace Unit endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/4985 | Repairing sub-structure after underpinning in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| J/615/4979 | Excavating and providing temporary support to pits and trenches in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete six units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| H/615/4990 | Preparing the site for chemical and resin grouting and soil injection in the workplace | 2 |
| M/615/4992 | Carrying out chemical and resin grouting and soil injection in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
Candidates must complete seven units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/615/5012 | Installing mass gravity retaining structures in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| T/615/5013 | Installing precast concrete retaining structures in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/5014 | Installing reinforcement for the formation of soil structures and slopes in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5015 | Stablishing steep slopes in the workplace | 2 |
Candidates must complete six units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/5016 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5017 | Installing well point dewatering systems in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Regulator's Unit | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
Candidates must complete six units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/5016 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| R/615/5018 | Installing deep well dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
Candidates must complete six units:
| Regulator's Unit | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/5016 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/615/5019 | Installing ejector dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| Regulator's Unit | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5020 | Preparing the site to install ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| R/615/5021 | Installing mechanical ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5020 | Preparing the site to install ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/615/5022 | Installing open hole ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
Candidates must complete six units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5020 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| D/615/5023 | Installing self-drilling ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| H/615/5024 | Preparing the site for the installation of post tensioning systems as sub-structural repair in the workplace | 2 |
| K/615/5025 | Installing post tensioning system as sub-structural repair in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| M/615/5026 | Preparing to install gas membranes in the workplace | 2 |
| T/615/5027 | Installing gas membranes in the workplace | 2 |
Candidates must complete six units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/5028 | Preparing surfaces for structural waterproofing in the workplace | 2 |
| H/615/1958 | Carrying out structural waterproofing in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| T/615/1611 | Establishing work area protection and safety in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6538 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete eleven units:
| Regulator's Unit | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| K/615/4862 | Setting out and marking positions for underpinning sequence in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/615/4977 | Excavating for underpinning in the workplace | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Excavating and providing temporary support to pits and trenches in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/615/4980 | Erecting and striking underpinning formwork in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| J/615/4982 | Installing reinforcement steel for underpinning in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/4983 | Installing drypacking in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/615/4985 | Repairing sub-structure after underpinning Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete nine units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| K/615/4862 | Setting out and marking positions for underpinning sequence in the workplace | 2 |
| M/615/4989 | Installing piles in areas of restricted access (micro or mini piling) in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/4985 | Repairing sub-structure after underpinning in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| J/615/4979 | Excavating and providing temporary support to pits and trenches in the workplace | 2 |
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete eight units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| H/615/4990 | Preparing the site for chemical and resin grouting and soil injection in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/1077 | Carrying out chemical and resin grouting and soil injection in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
Candidates must complete nine units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/615/5012 | Installing mass gravity retaining structures in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| T/615/5013 | Installing precast concrete retaining structures in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/5014 | Installing reinforcement for the formation of soil structures and slopes in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5015 | Stabilising steep slopes in the workplace | 2 |
Candidates must complete eight units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/5016 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5017 | Installing well point dewatering systems in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
Candidates must complete eight units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/5016 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| R/615/5018 | Installing deep well dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
Candidates must complete eight units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/615/5016 | Preparing the site for the installation of dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/615/5019 | Installing ejector dewatering systems in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5020 | Preparing the site to install ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| R/615/5021 | Installing mechanical ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5020 | Preparing the site to install ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/615/5022 | Installing open hole ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete eight units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/5020 | Preparing the site to install ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| D/615/5023 | Installing self-drilling ground anchors in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| H/615/5024 | Preparing the site for the installation of post tensioning systems as sub-structural repair in the workplace | 2 |
| K/615/5025 | Installing post tensioning system as sub-structural repair in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| M/615/5026 | Preparing to install gas membranes in the workplace | 2 |
| T/615/5027 | Installing gas membranes in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
Candidates must complete eight units:
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/5028 | Preparing surfaces for structural waterproofing in the workplace | 2 |
| H/615/1958 | Carrying out structural waterproofing in the workplace | 2 |
| F/615/5029 | Working on basement construction projects in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/615/4987 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Y/615/2363 | Inspecting and completing user maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace Unit endorsements: One of the following (i.e. own area of work) | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 |
| A/508/6587 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sub‑Structure Work Occupations is a vocational qualification for individuals working in construction roles that focus on sub‑structure work. It assesses your competence in practical sub‑structure tasks such as underpinning, excavation, dewatering, temporary works, ground anchors, and other related activities based on your performance in a real workplace environment.
This NVQ is designed for people employed in construction roles such as groundworkers, underpinning operatives, basement construction workers, dewatering operatives, grouting technicians, and other sub‑structure specialists who want formal recognition of their skills and competence.
The NVQ cost can vary. Please see our payment options.
There are no formal academic entry requirements for this qualification. You should, however, be employed in a relevant sub‑structure work role and have access to real workplace activities so you can demonstrate your practical skills and gather evidence for assessment.
Assessment is workplace‑based and involves observation of your performance on site by a qualified assessor, professional discussions, review of evidence such as work products or records, and other assessment methods that confirm your competence in the tasks you carry out in your everyday job.
Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Blue Skilled Workers card, as long as you have completed the relevant Operative Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. Please contact Workforce Skills Support for further CSCS experience and trainee card information.
Please visit our All NVQ page to find your relevant occupation and required NVQ.
Yes. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sub‑Structure Work Occupations is OFQUAL‑regulated and recognised nationally across the UK construction industry.
This qualification is eligible to claim the CITB Short Qualification Grant. If your employer is CITB‑registered and meets the funding criteria, you may be able to claim a grant that reduces the net cost of the NVQ after completion. Workforce Skills Support can check your eligibility and guide you through the grant process.
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