Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments

This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in carrying out insulation or associated treatments to buildings. The qualification is at Level 3 and enables the learner to demonstrate and recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate their competence in a real workplace environment. The qualification is structured to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility within the units available and will allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. Candidates will be able to select optional units recognising specific skills relevant to their insulation and building treatments work.

• Carry out insulation activities to buildings
• Apply associated building treatments
• Work in accordance with Building Regulations
• Apply Health, Safety and Welfare standards in the workplace
• Conform to productive working practices
• Move, handle and store resources correctly
• Select optional units to match specific workplace skills

Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, generated in the workplace. The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate's performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit.

Potential Sources of 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 your GQA EQA.