Our courses and NVQs that are recognised under the DSA card scheme are listed. Each card has additional prerequisites in addition to the NVQs to achieve; please contact us for further information.
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Operations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Specialist Concrete Installer
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.
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ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Supervisory - Occupational Work Supervisor
This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Work Supervision (Construction) Route is aimed at “Gangers” or “Working Supervisors” who are supervising small teams.
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Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Supervisory - Construction Site Supervisor
This NVQ 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.
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L6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
OCCUPATION
Site Manager
The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is for those in a site management role looking to prove their competence. The qualification will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace; evaluating and confirming work methods in the workplace; and establishing dimensional control criteria in the workplace.
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L6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management – All Pathways
OCCUPATION
Estimating / Buying / Planning / Surveying / General
This NVQ Level 6 Construction Contracting Operations Management is aimed at experienced managers within the construction industry who are involved in the facilitating and managing specific contracts. This route is suitable for Managers specialising in General Contract Management / Estimating / Buying / Planning / Surveying and wish to proved their competency.
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Level 7 NVQ Diploma Construction Senior Management
OCCUPATION
Senior Construction Site Manager
This Level 7 NVQ 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance and the Location of Buried Services in Construction ( Cable / Utility Avoidance )
OCCUPATION
Utility Avoidance in Construction
This course is for anyone who is involved in excavation or survey work on construction sites to detect the presence of underground services. This course is ideal for roles such as ground survey teams, excavation operatives, those needing to detect services prior to carrying out work, it is also suitable for those supervising or managing these operations.
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Site Management - Demolition | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 6 |
| Demolition - (Top Man) Operative | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
| Demolition - Chargehand | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
| Demolition - Plant | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
| Demolition - Demolition and Refurbishment Operative | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Demolition - Plant Operative | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Operations - Extractives Drilling | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 1 | 2 |
| Drilling Operations - Directional Drilling - Drill Rig Operator | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 2 | 2 |
| Drilling Operations - Directional Drilling – Drill Fluid Operator | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 3 | 2 |
| Drilling Operations - Directional Drilling – Locator Operator | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 4 | 2 |
| Drilling Operations - Land Drilling – Lead Driller | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 5 | 2 |
| Drilling Operations - Land Drilling – Support Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 6 | 2 |
| Directional Drilling Operations - Driller | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 1 | 2 |
| Directional Drilling Operations - Fluid Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 2 | 2 |
| Directional Drilling Operations - Drilling Rig Erector | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 3 | 2 |
| Directional Drilling Operations - Guidance Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 4 | 2 |
| Land Drilling Operations - Land Driller | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 1 | 2 |
| Land Drilling Operations - Land Driller Support Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 2 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted Interiors - Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom fitter, Educational furniture fitter, furniture installer, commercial kitchen equipment fitter | Certificate | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Floorcovering Occupations - Carpets, floor tiles, laminates, timber flooring Carpets, Floor tiles, Laminates, Timber flooring | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Formwork - Carpenter | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Formwork - Erector and Striker | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Formwork | Diploma | 3 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety | Certificate | 3 |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Diploma | 6 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Skills (Construction) – Wood Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
| Heritage Skills (Construction) – Roof Slating & Tiling Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
| Heritage Skills (Construction) – Fully Supported Lead & Hard Metal Roofing and Cladding | Diploma | 3 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Highways Maintenance – Structural Concreting | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
| Highways Maintenance – Non-Structural Concreting | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
| Highways Maintenance – Laying Kerbs and Channels | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
| Highways Maintenance – General Building Operations | Diploma - Pathway 8 | 2 |
| Construction Site Management - Highways and Maintenance Repair | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 6 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Systems - Ceiling Fixing | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Dry Lining Finishing | Certificate - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Dry Lining Boarder | Certificate - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Cavity Barrier Installation | Certificate - Pathway 4 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Modular Demountable Partitioning | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Operable Partition Systems | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Glass Partition/Internal Screen Systems | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Dry Lining Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Access Flooring | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
| Interior Systems - Acoustic Floor Installation | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
| Stonemasonry - Memorial Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
| Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Stonemasonry - External Stone Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Stonemasonry - Internal Stone Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Stonemasonry - Memorial Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
| Stonemasonry - Stone Cutting | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
| Stonemasonry - Stone Cladding | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
| Stonemasonry - Heritage Mason | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) | Diploma | 3 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Wallpaper or Vinyls) | Diploma | 3 |
| Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Painter | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Industrial Painter | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Heritage Painter | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Industrial Services Occupations - Passive Fire Protection (Construction) | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Piling Operations - Piling Rig Operator | Diploma | 2 |
| Piling Operations - Piling Operative | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Testing, Inspecting and thorough Examination Occupations (Construction) | Diploma | 3 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Plastering - Solid | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
| Plastering - Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
| Plastering - Solid | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Plastering - Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Plastering - Heritage Plastering – Solid | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Plastering - Heritage Plastering – Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Operations - Unbonded | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Post Tensioning Operations - Bonded | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Hazardous Waste - Licensed Asbestos | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Removal of Hazardous Waste - Hazardous Waste | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
| Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater and Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
| Roofing Occupations - Roof Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
| Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater and Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Roofing Occupations - Roof Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Roofing Occupations - Metal Roofer | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
| Roofing Occupations - Thatching | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
| Roofing Occupations - Solar Collector Roofer – Access | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
| Roofing Occupations - Solar Collector Roofer – Protection/Handover | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
| Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Reinforced Bitumen Membrane Roofing | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Single Ply Membrane Roofing | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Liquid Applied Membrane Roofing Systems | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Site Inspection | Diploma | 6 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Site Logistics Operations (Construction) | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Erecting | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Steelfixing Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
| Steelfixing Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sub - Structure Work Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trowel Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
| Trowel Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer - Self Lay | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer - Self Lay | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
| Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer - Distribution | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer - Distribution | Certificate - Pathway 2 | 2 |
| Network Construction Operations (Water) | Diploma | 3 |
| Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Industrial Services Occupations - Water Jetting | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
