The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations is a nationally recognised NOCN qualification for professionals working with sheeting, cladding, and rainscreen systems on construction sites. It certifies your competence in installing, repairing, and refurbishing cladding on roofs and walls, ensuring you meet current industry and safety standards.
This NVQ is the ideal route to obtaining your Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card and progressing in your cladding career.
To apply for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card, you must complete a Level 2 NVQ like this one in Cladding Occupations and pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test. This qualification confirms that you’re competent, compliant, and ready to work on any UK construction site.
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| Title | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace | 2 | Level 1 |
| Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace | 3 | Level 2 |
| Installing Sheeting and Cladding Rainwater Goods on Roofs and Walls in the Workplace | 13 | Level 2 |
| Installing Sheeting and Cladding Systems on Roofs and Walls in the Workplace | 20 | Level 2 |
| Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace | 5 | Level 2 |
| Preparing Resources for the Installation of Sheeting and Cladding Materials on Roofs and Walls in the Workplace | 18 | Level 2 |
| Title | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Installing Solar Collectors to Roofs in the Workplace | 6 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace | 14 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and Operating Ergonomic Manipulating Machines to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace | 11 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace | 12 | Level 2 |
| Refurbishing Sheeting and Cladding on Roofs, Walls or Rainscreen Systems in the Workplace | 22 | Level 2 |
| Repairing Sheeting and Cladding Systems on Roofs and Walls (including Rainscreen) in the Workplace | 20 | Level 2 |
| Slinging and Hand Signalling the Movement of Suspended Loads in the Workplace | 10 | Level 2 |
This NVQ covers the installation, preparation, repair, and refurbishment of sheeting and cladding systems, including associated rainwater goods and safety equipment.
Yes. Completing this NVQ is a recognised route to gaining the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card, confirming your professional competence in cladding operations.
Yes. It is assessed onsite while you work, allowing you to gain the qualification without attending classroom sessions or taking time off the job.
If you or your employer is registered with CITB, you may be eligible for NVQ funding. Get in touch with Think Construction Skills for expert support on funding applications and eligibility.
A Level 2 NVQ in construction, including the Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Occupations, is equivalent to five GCSEs (grades A-C / 9-4)* in the UK education system. It is a recognised industry qualification for skilled tradespeople. Read more about NVQ Level 2 qualifications on our Construction NVQ Level 2 page.
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