DIPLOMA IN FLOORCOVERING OCCUPATIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

Course Overview

Who is this qualification for?

This is a work-based learning qualification for those involved in laying floorcoverings in a Construction related working

environment. Although many of the skills and knowledge across floorcovering occupations are generic, not all those employed to fit floorcoverings will be fitting the same product. The group of optional units will allow specialisms of timber based, textile and resilient floorcoverings.

What is required from candidates?

To achieve this pathway unit the survey work must be carried out in ways that will minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area and using and maintaining equipment effectively.

This qualification is made up of 9 mandatory units and a group of optional units. The minimum credit value of this qualification is 127 credits.

Qualifications are now required to indicate the total qualification time (TQT), this is to show the typical time it will take someone to attain the required skills and knowledge to meet the qualification criteria, this qualification has a TQT of 1,270 hours.

Qualifications are also required to indicate the number of hours of teaching someone would normally need to gain the skills and knowledge to achieve the qualification. These are referred to as Guided Learning Hours (GLH). The GLH for this qualification is 543

Mandatory units Level Credit

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

Surface preparation to receive floorcoverings in the workplace

Setting out for laying floorcoverings in the workplace

Preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings in the workplace

Develop customer relationships

Assessing and preparing background surfaces for floor-covering in the workplace

Assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings in the workplace

Optional Units (Minimum of 18 credits)

Installing timber–based floorcoverings in the workplace

Summary of the: GQA NVQ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN FLOORCOVERING OCCUPATIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

Installing textile floorcoverings in the workplace

Installing resilient floorcoverings in the workplace

Types of evidence:

Evidence of knowledge is required. Evidence of knowledge through performance can contribute and if applicable should be demonstrated by completing projects and reports, by responding to questions or through Professional/Guided Discussions.

Quantity of evidence:

Evidence should show that you can meet the requirements of the units consistently over an appropriate period of time.

Potential sources of evidence:

Suggested sources of evidence are shown above, these can be supplemented by physical or documentary evidence, e.g.:

• Accident book/reporting system
• Notes and memos
• Safety record
• Telephone/e-mail records
• Training record
• Customer and colleague feedback
• Audio evidence
• Records of equipment and materials
• Witness testimonies
• Work records
• Photographic/ video 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 Oscar Onsite Academy