Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Thermal Insulation (Construction)

This qualification is aimed at those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience.

Its primary purpose is to confirm the learner’s occupational competence as a thermal insulation engineer. As a work-related, competence-based qualification it provides confirmation to employers, industry managers and card schemes that the learner has the skills and knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role.

Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to progress in the industry, or to work towards another qualification (see Progression).

Objectives

The qualification is designed to meet the following objectives:

• preparing learners for employment
• supporting a role in the workplace
• confirming knowledge, understanding and skills

This qualification is supported by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in construction. The scheme recognises skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications.

As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.

This qualification has two pathways — either Fabricate Protection or Fit Protection.

To achieve the whole qualification learners need a minimum of 126 credits. They must complete 6 mandatory units plus 1 mandatory optional unit plus 1 additional optional unit from the qualification structure.

This qualification is suitable for:

• supporting a role in the workplace
• confirming knowledge, understanding and skills
• enabling professional membership
• providing access to a relevant card scheme
• enabling learners to gain the relevant licence to practice

Entry to the qualification is at the discretion of the centre. Specific skills, knowledge understanding or other qualification(s) required before taking this qualification include relevant knowledge and skills from working as a thermal insulation engineer.

This qualification is mainly taken by individuals employed as thermal insulation engineers.

This qualification is a mandatory component in the Construction Specialist Apprenticeship.

SQA also offers the following components of this Apprenticeship:

601/0946/4 Level 3 Diploma in Thermal Insulation — GJ82 57

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Thermal Insulation (Construction) can lead to employment within the construction industry as a thermal insulation engineer or to study for higher level qualifications in further education.

This qualification can also lead to supervisory qualifications such as:

600/3377/0 (GE1Y 79) Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)

and provides invaluable practical experience for someone who aspires to the more technical professions. It will broaden a skills set and improve employability for the civil engineering industry.

This qualification is part of a qualification partnership agreement.

Centres interested in offering this qualification must come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.