Category Archives: NVQ
At Your Peak – Level 4+ NVQ Diploma in Senior Crafts – Plastering
Introduction to Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ By the time you consider going for the Level 4 or higher Senior Crafts Plastering NVQ, you are likely to be approaching the peak of your career in plastering. You should already be knowledgeable with all key aspects of modern day plastering including extensive knowledge of both solid and […]
Level 2 Carpentry NVQ – Structural Post and Beam Carpentry
Introduction to SP&B carpentry NVQStructural post and beam (SP&B) carpentry includes a construction technique usually referred to as Oak Framing though it also covers any similar construction method but that uses other forms of timber. In this type of construction carpentry, the timber planks are joined via mortise and tenon joints and any other appropriate […]
An Introduction Electrical NVQs
Construction sites remain one of the most hazardous environments for workers in the UK today. Electrical works go hand in hand with any construction. This means that the risks that electrical workers have to contend with are twice as many as those of ordinary construction workers. As an electrician, you not only have to grapple […]
General information on construction NVQs and why you need them to get CSCS cards
What are construction NVQs?Construction NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) are certifications in the UK that demonstrate competence and capability to perform a specific technical job as per a set of pre-defined standards. Construction industry NVQs are awarded in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Scotland has an equivalent system referred to as Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). The […]
Why You Need a Tiling NVQ
If you are already working as a tiler, you must consider going for a Tiling NVQ. If you already have a certificate in tiling from a recognized institution, you can proceed to apply for level 2 NVQ in wall and floor tiling. Since a Tiling NVQ demonstrates competence, you will have a leg up in […]
Up skilling: Add Plumbing to Your Construction Portfolio!
If you are serious about your career in artisanship and construction in particular, it is important that you have a recognized qualification along with a portfolio which will show potential clients the experience that you’ve gained. This will also help employers to decide if you are ready to begin working on their behalf. You may […]
The Importance of Your Reputation in Construction – What a Construction NVQ Can Do For You
When you are a proud member of the construction industry, the last thing you want is to appear incompetent. Even the simplest of mistakes can become tragic in a matter of minutes—and these are not soon forgotten. Every day there are stories about accidents on construction sites that could have been prevented but instead made […]
Good News for Tile Workers with an NVQ Tiling Qualification
According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), housing prices are expected to take another 14% tumble by the end of the year. Homeowners looking to sell are being encouraged to update the interiors of their homes in order to generate buyer interest and make a better profit. This advice means great news […]
Falling Painters in the Construction Industry – the Importance of a Painting NVQ
Painters in the construction field have the rare skill of being artistically and technically skilled at the same time. Unfortunately, the fact that their job takes them up ladders and scaffolds on a regular basis also means that they are injured and killed far too often. Too Many Stories of Construction Accidents – Why a […]
Preparing for Large Jobs with a Construction NVQ
When it comes to major projects involving millions in funding, every construction worker wants to get his foot in the door. Major projects assure that you will stay busy for a set amount of time, which is difficult to find with the current state of the economy. Needless to say, you do not want to […]
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