SVQ/NVQ in Cladding Occupations

SVQ/NVQ Diploma – Cladding Occupations (Construction)

The SVQ/NVQ in Cladding Occupations is a nationally recognised, competence-based qualification designed to validate the skills, knowledge, and expertise of individuals working in this specialised area of the construction industry.

This qualification allows learners to gain formal recognition for their skills and prepares them to take on greater responsibility in the workplace, ensuring safe and effective performance in cladding operations. Upon completion, candidates may be eligible to apply for the Gold CSCS Card, demonstrating advanced competence in cladding occupations.

Who Should Attend?

• Roof sheeting and wall cladding operatives

• Rainscreen cladding installers

• Construction workers aiming to formalise skills in cladding operations

• Candidates seeking career progression within the cladding sector

Learning Outcomes

Learners will demonstrate competence in:

• Conforming to general health, safety, and welfare requirements in the workplace

• Following productive working practices and maintaining safe working standards

• Moving, handling, and storing materials and resources effectively

• Preparing and installing roof and wall cladding systems

• Repairing or removing existing cladding systems (depending on pathway)

• Completing work in compliance with industry standards and regulations

Pathways and Units

Mandatory Units (All Candidates)

1. Conforming to general health, safety, and welfare in the workplace

2. Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

3. Moving, handling, and storing resources in the workplace

Pathway 1 – Roof Sheeting and Cladding

Mandatory Units – Complete all:

1. Preparing resources for roof sheeting and cladding in the workplace

2. Installing roof sheeting and cladding systems in the workplace

3. Installing roof sheeting and cladding rainwater goods in the workplace

Optional Units – Complete at least ONE (if applicable)

• Refurbishing roof sheeting and cladding

• Repairing roof sheeting and cladding systems

• Installing solar collectors on roofs

Pathway 2 – Specialised Cladding and Rainscreen Systems

Mandatory Units – Complete all:

1. Preparing backgrounds to receive wall cladding systems in the workplace

2. Repairing wall cladding systems in the workplace

3. Removing existing wall cladding systems in the workplace

Optional Units – Complete at least ONE (if applicable)

• Installing rainscreen wall cladding systems

• Refurbishing specialised cladding systems

• Preparing and operating MEWPs for wall cladding

Assessment & Certification

• Assessment: Work-based observation, portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion

• Certification: Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations

• CSCS Card: Eligible for Gold CSCS Card upon successful completion

• Duration: Flexible; dependent on candidate experience and pathway