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The Certificate of Competence of Drilling and Sawing (DSA) Card Scheme

The DSA card scheme is respected industry wide, independently recognised and endorsed.
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What is the DSA card scheme?

The Certificate of Competence of Drilling and Sawing (DSA) Card scheme is Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) partner card scheme and carries the CSCS logo.
DSA Card Scheme

Nationwide Onsite Assessment

We offer onsite assessment nationwide for experienced Drilling and Sawing Operatives, Supervisors and Managers from level 2 to Level 7. These assessments help experienced Drilling and Sawing workers demonstrate existing skills, knowledge and experience against the national recognised standards.
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Our Courses & NVQ's

Our NVQ’s tie into the Certificate of Competence of Drilling and Sawing (DSA) card scheme.

Our Drilling and Sawing NVQ’s tie into the Certificate of Competence of Drilling and Sawing (DSA) Card scheme allowing employers and learners to apply for their CSCS cards. The DSA card scheme is respected industry wide, independently recognised and endorsed.

Our courses and NVQ’s recognised under the DSA card scheme are listed. Each card has additional pre-requisites in addition to the NVQ’s to achieve, please contact Workforce Skills Support for further information.
Supporting Courses & Training
Supporting courses, training and qualifications for the Certificate of Competence of Drilling and Sawing (DSA) card scheme.
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Level 2 NVQ – Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations – Concrete Drilling & Sawing
The Specialist Concrete Operations NVQ is for those who work with concrete using various methods ( Concrete Repairer, Spray Concretor, In Situ Flooring: Concrete, Specialist Operative: Sprayed Concrete, Concrete Repairer, Diamond Driller & Sawer, In Situ Flooring : Cementitious Screeding​) want to prove their competence.
SPECIALIST CONCRETE OCCUPATIONS NVQ
Other Drilling NVQ's
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling- Lead Driller
The Land Drilling NVQ is for those that prepare and use land drills and powered equipment to drilling and completing holes to drilling specifications and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has several optional units that candidates can choose from based on their profession.
LAND DRILLING LEAD DRILLER TRAINING
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling- Support Operative
The Land Drilling NVQ is for those that prepare and use land drills and powered equipment to drilling and completing holes to drilling specifications and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has several optional units that candidates can choose from based on their profession.
LAND DRILLING SUPPORT OPERATIVE TRAINING
NVQ’s for Experienced Drillers & Sawers
L3 Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision – (Construction)
The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety ( Oh & s) has been designed for people who have an element of responsibility for health and safety in their workplace. Typical roles include Team Leader, Supervisor, Safety Representative, Manager, Head of Department or equivalent. It is a vocational qualification with no formal examinations.
OCCUPATIONAL WORK SUPERVISION TRAINING
L4 Construction Site Supervision
The NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision diploma is a qualification for people who want a stepping stone into construction management roles. It’s aimed at current assistant supervisors and assistant managers who are looking to obtain a nationally recognised accreditation to prove their competency in their field of work and can help to move your career forward.
CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISION TRAINING
L6 Construction Site Management
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is for those in a site management role looking to prove their competence. This Qualification has 5 pathways specific to the area you work in Building and Civil Engineering, Highways and Maintenance Repair, Residential Development, Conservation or Demolition .
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
L6 Construction Contracting Operations Management
This NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management is aimed at experienced managers within the construction industry who are not “site-based”. This route is suitable for Managers specialising in General Contract Management / Estimating / Buying / Planning / Surveying and wish to proved their competency.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TRAINING
L7 Construction Senior Management
The Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management is aimed at senior managers in the construction industry working in a wide range of job roles and are involved in decision making within their organisation.
CONSTRUCTION SENIOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING
NVQ’s for Experienced Drillers & Sawers
Face Fit Testing
This can be scheduled as a one day or half day session and is designed for any employee who may have the need to wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to protect their health from the use or creation of hazardous substances in the workplace.
FACE FIT TESTING TRAINING
PPE Training / RPE In Construction
This course is designed for people who may be required to select, use or maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) as part of work place activities or who needs familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and practical application of skills in the use of PPE/RPE.
PPE AND RPE TRAINING
Control of Noise at Work
This course is designed for operatives, supervisors or managers who may encounter or need to control unacceptable noise levels in the workplace or who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations.
CONTROL OF NOISE AT WORK TRAINING
Hand Arm Vibration In Construction
This course is designed for people who may be subjected to vibration in the workplace which have the potential to cause irreversible health effects, or who needs refresher training on the relevant regulations and is suitable for operatives, supervisors and management.
HAND ARM VIBRATION TRAINING
Safe Use of Power Tools
This course is designed for people in control of the workplace involving the use of work equipment on site who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and safety relating to the use of power tools, it is suitable for operatives, supervisors and managers.
SAFE USE OF POWER TOOLS TRAINING
Plant Inspections & Testing
This course is designed for people who may be required to select and use a range of plant and equipment’s in the workplace or who needs familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations.
PLANT INSPECTIONS & TESTING TRAINING
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