Level 2 Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You need to be employed in the floorcovering industry to take this course. It's designed for people already working in the trade who need a formal floorcovering occupations (construction) qualification, particularly for a CSCS card application. Training is assessed in your workplace over around 6 months. You'll cover mandatory units plus at least one optional specialism: textile, impervious, or wood floorcovering.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at those who are currently employed within the floorcovering industry, but who require a formal NVQ qualification for CSCS application.
All mandatory units, plus at least one of the following optional units - Textile, Impervious or wood floorcovering. This is a work-based qualification and is assessed mainly during observations in the workplace, although additional evidence may be submitted, with the agreement of the assessor.
It also forms the Main Aim in the Construction Specialist Route 519. Intermediate Apprenticeship in Floorcovering Occupations.
Entry requirements
Candidates must be fully employed within the floorcovering industry
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in installing textile floorcovering materials in a construction setting.
You'll develop skills in installing impervious floorcovering materials in a construction setting.
You'll develop skills in installing wood floorcovering materials in a construction setting.
You'll apply safe working practices relevant to floorcovering occupations on site.
You'll demonstrate competence across mandatory units covering core floorcovering trade knowledge and practice.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. Assessment is carried out mainly through observations in your workplace by a qualified assessor. You can also submit additional evidence, agreed with your assessor, to support your competence. You work through mandatory units and at least one optional specialism covering textile, impervious, or wood floorcovering.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Floorskills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Floorcovering installer: lay textile, wood, or impervious floors on construction sites.
Floor layer: commercial and domestic flooring installation roles.
Flooring contractor: work for a flooring contractor or run your own jobs.
Site operative (flooring): contribute to fit-out and refurbishment projects.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction): the next step for experienced floor layers moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
CSCS Skilled Worker Card: this Level 2 NVQ Diploma is the qualification required to apply for a CSCS skilled worker card in floorcovering, giving you recognised site access across the UK construction industry.
