Qualification Specification. Construction Building. Level 2

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1 Qualification Specification Construction Building Level 2 Version 1.0 (September 2016)

2 Qualification Specification: Construction Building This qualification specification covers the following qualifications: Qualification Qualification Title 601/8736/0 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) 603/0419/4 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills: Painting and Decorating 601/8737/2 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction) 603/0418/2 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Building Maintenance Operations (Construction) 601/8738/4 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) 603/0417/0 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills - Bricklaying 601/8739/6 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) 603/0415/7 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills Bench Joinery 603/0416/9 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills Site Carpentry Page 2 of 33

3 Qualification Specification: Construction Building About this qualification specification This qualification specification is intended for tutors, assessors, Internal Quality Assurers, Centre Quality Managers and other staff within Gateway Qualifications recognised centres and/or prospective centres. It sets out what is required of the learner in order to achieve the qualification. It also contains information specific to managing and delivering the qualification including specific quality assurance requirements. The guide should be read in conjunction with the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook and other publications available on the website which contain more detailed guidance on assessment and verification practice. In order to offer this qualification, you must be a Gateway Qualifications recognised centre. If your centre is not yet recognised, please contact our Development Team to discuss becoming a Gateway Qualifications Recognised Centre: Telephone: enquiries@gatewayqualifications.org.uk Website: Page 3 of 33

4 Qualification Specification: Construction Building Contents About this qualification specification Qualification Information About the qualification Objective Key Facts Achievement methodology Geographical Coverage Progression Opportunities Relationship with other frameworks Funding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Learner Entry Requirements Age Prior Qualifications or s Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding Restrictions Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs Additional Requirements/Guidance Recruiting Learners with Integrity Achieving the Qualification Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and List) Recognition of Prior Links to other qualifications Assessment and Quality Assurance Method of Assessment Assessment Materials Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements Qualification-Specific Internal Quality Assurer Requirements Qualification-Specific Quality Assurance Requirements Additional Requirements/Guidance What to do next Gateway Qualifications Page 4 of 33

5 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 1. Qualification Information 1.1. About the qualification The qualifications have been approved by Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Although the qualifications form part of an apprenticeship, the qualifications are available outside of an apprenticeship where either the learner s circumstances prevent them undertaking a full apprenticeship or where their prior skills and knowledge mean they do not require all components of the apprenticeship. Industry will accept the qualification on its own as entry to a job role. The qualifications have been developed for delivery in a working environment which means that learners need to be in the workplace to undertake this qualification. The aim of the qualifications is to attract, retain and develop talent into a range of craft occupations at Intermediate level in construction building, and provide progression to supervisory and management level, in order to provide the industry with a well-trained productive workforce. They will help to: 1. attract new people from a range of diverse backgrounds into construction building to broaden the industry talent pool in England. 2. provide broad-based training for a range of craft occupations in construction building in order to retain staff and increase productivity. 3. provide a structured career path for craft occupations to progress to higher level jobs using further and higher education Objective The objective of these qualifications is to confirm competence in an occupational role within construction. Page 5 of 33

6 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 1.3. Key Facts Qualification Title Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills: Painting and Decorating Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction) Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Building Maintenance Operations (Construction) Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills - Bricklaying Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills Bench Joinery Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills - Site Carpentry Total Qualification Time Credit Total Qualification Time is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could be reasonably expected to be required for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification. Total Qualification Time is comprised of the following two elements: the number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for, and an estimate of the number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place by but, unlike, not under the Immediate Guidance or Supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. Page 6 of 33

7 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 1.4. Achievement methodology The qualifications will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through Gateway Qualifications Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment Geographical Coverage This qualification has been approved by Ofqual to be offered in England Progression Opportunities Those completing the Level 2 qualification could progress onto related Level 3 qualifications Relationship with other frameworks The Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diplomas in Construction are related to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by CITB. They provide a significant amount of knowledge, understanding and skills development that underpins occupational competence in construction within building trades. s within the knowledge qualifications have been carefully developed according to the relevant standards as appropriate and/or in conjunction with Users of qualifications Funding For information regarding potential sources of funding please visit the following websites; The Education Funding Agency The Skills Funding Agency Page 7 of 33

8 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 1.9. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion It is Gateway Qualifications aim that there shall be equal opportunities within this organisation and in all the services it provides and within its recognised centres and via the services they provide and so meet the organisation s legal responsibilities to prevent discrimination. In particular it is the organisation s intention that there should be no discrimination on the grounds of a protected characteristic including age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation. It is acknowledged that this is not an exhaustive list. Page 8 of 33

9 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 2. Learner Entry Requirements 2.1. Age The approved age range for these qualifications is Prior Qualifications or s There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications or units prior to undertaking this/these qualifications Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding Learners will come from a diverse range of backgrounds, with a range of experience, age, personal achievements. Examples include learners who have: completed the STEP into construction project completed the women and work sector pathways initiative (W&WSPI) previously worked in construction e.g. as a labourer completed a young apprenticeship scheme (14-16) in construction achieved a Construction and Built Environment Diploma (14 19) completed the Foundation Tier (a craft occupation at Level 1) achieved A Levels and GCSEs completed work experience in the industry and have a positive attitude towards working in construction taken part in the Construction Youth Trust that supports young people s journey to work have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform aspects of the job (e.g. moving and handling resources, placing and fixing materials) had a military career in the Royal Engineers 2.4. Restrictions There are no restrictions to entry. Page 9 of 33

10 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 2.5. Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs Gateway Qualifications and recognised centres have a responsibility to ensure that the process of assessment is robust and fair and allows the learner to show what they know and can do without compromising the assessment criteria. Gateway Qualifications has a duty to permit a reasonable adjustment where an assessment arrangement would put a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to someone who is not disabled. The following adaptations are examples of what may be considered for the purposes of facilitating access, as long as they do not impact on any competence standards being tested: adapting assessment materials; adaptation of the physical environment for access purposes; adaptation to equipment; assessment material in an enlarged format or Braille; assessment material on coloured paper or in audio format; British Sign Language (BSL); changing or adapting the assessment method; changing usual assessment arrangements; extra time, e.g. assignment extensions; language modified assessment material; practical assistant; prompter; providing assistance during assessment; reader; scribe; transcript; use of assistive software; using assistive technology; use of CCTV, coloured overlays, low vision aids; use of a different assessment location; use of ICT/responses using electronic devices. It is important to note that not all of the adjustments identified in this qualification specification will be reasonable, permissible or practical in particular situations. The learner may not need, nor be allowed the same adjustment for all assessments. Learners should be fully involved in any decisions about adjustments/adaptations. This will ensure that individual needs can be met, whilst still bearing in mind the specified assessment criteria for a particular qualification. A reasonable adjustment for a particular learner may be unique to that individual and may not be included in the list of available access arrangements specified above. Details on how to make adjustments for learners is set out in the Reasonable Adjustment and Special Considerations Policy and Procedures. Page 10 of 33

11 Qualification Specification: Construction Building 2.6. Additional Requirements/Guidance In some occupational areas learners undertaking the qualifications would be expected to work at height and outside in all seasonal weather conditions. They could also be expected to travel to sites or in some cases, stay in lodgings whilst working away from home. Potential applicants should be made aware of this prior to the qualifications being offered Recruiting Learners with Integrity It is vital that centres recruit with integrity with regard to qualifications. Centres must ensure that learners have the correct information and advice on their selected qualification(s) and that the qualification(s) will meet their needs. The recruitment process must include the centre assessing each potential learner and making justifiable and professional judgements about the learner s potential to successfully complete the assessment and achieve the qualification. Such an assessment must identify, where appropriate, the support that will be made available to the learner to facilitate access to the qualification. Page 11 of 33

12 3. Achieving the Qualification 3.1. Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and List) The knowledge, skills and understanding that will be assessed as part of the qualification are set out within the unit specifications. These include the learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. These are detailed below. For information on Recognition of Prior please see section 3.2. Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) Learners must complete the required units from one pathway. Learners may do additional units from Group B but credits from this will not count towards the qualification. Pathways Pathway 1 - Painter Learners must complete all units in Group A1. Mandatory s (Group A1-A) Y/508/1770 D/508/1754 M/508/1757 Y/508/1753 T/508/1761 Y/508/1767 Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller in the Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Erecting and Dismantling Access Working Platforms in the Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Preparing surfaces for painting decorating in the workplace Level Level Level Level Level Level

13 Pathway 2 Industrial Painter Learners must complete all units in Group A2-A and a minimum of one unit in Group A2-B. Mandatory s (Group A2-A) Learners must complete all units in Group A2-A. Y/508/1770 D/508/1754 M/508/1757 Y/508/1753 T/508/1761 Y/508/1767 Y/508/1770 Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller in the Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Erecting and Dismantling Access Working Platforms in the Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Preparing surfaces for painting decorating in the workplace Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller in the Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Optional s (Group A2-B) Learners must complete a minimum of one unit in Group A2-B. F/508/1777 T/508/1775 K/508/1773 J/508/1778 Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Operating Equipment in Support of the Abrasive Blast Cleaner in the Operating Equipment in Support of the Paint Sprayer in the Preparing Surfaces by Abrasive Blast Cleaning in the Level Level Level Level Page 13 of 33

14 Additional s (Group B) Learners may complete any of the additional units, but they will not be counted towards the qualification. L/508/1782 Applying Coatings by the Air Spray Method in Level the K/508/1787 Applying Coatings to Produce Textured Finishes Level in the F/508/1780 Hanging Standard Paper Wallcoverings in the Level J/508/1781 Hanging Wide-width Vinyls in the Level H/508/1786 Y/508/1784 M/508/1788 T/508/1789 Installing Coving and Decorative Mouldings in the Producing and Applying Complex Stencil Designs in the Producing Broken Colour Effects in the Producing Stencil Designs using Pre-cut Stencil Plates in the Level Level Level Level Page 14 of 33

15 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills: Painting and Decorating Learners must achieve a minimum of 68 credits including 10 mandatory units of which 5 are core units and 5 are occupational units. Mandatory s (Group M) The learner must complete all 10 units in this group. T/615/1589 Develop customer relationships in the Level construction industry M/615/1591 Understanding principles of building construction Level L/615/1596 Understand and produce information relevant to Level construction environments Y/615/1598 Communication skills in a construction Level environment D/615/1599 Health, safety and welfare in construction Level environments Y/615/1603 Prepare surfaces prior to applying finishing Level H/615/1605 Apply paint systems by brush and roller Level M/615/1610 Hang wallpapers on walls and ceilings Level F/615/1613 Producing specialist decorative finishes Level L/615/1629 Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms Level Page 15 of 33

16 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multitrade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction) The learner must complete all 4 Mandatory units, a minimum of 8 credits in Optional group A and a minimum of 39 credits from 2 other Optional Groups B-G. Mandatory s (Group M) The learner must complete all 4 Mandatory units in this group. D/508/1754 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Level Welfare in the M/508/1757 Conforming to Productive Working Practices in Level the T/508/1761 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Level D/508/1821 Deliver reliable customer service Level Optional s (Group O) Leaners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits in Optional Group A and a minimum of 39 credits from 2 other Optional Groups B-G. Optional s A (Group A) Learners must complete a minimum of 8 credits, 1 unit from this group. K/508/1823 Y/508/1753 H/508/1822 Clearing the Site and Handing Over on Completion in the Erecting and Dismantling Access Working Platforms in the Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Level Level Level Page 16 of 33

17 Maintenance Carpentry and Joinery (Group B) If this group is chosen, the learner must complete 2 units. M/508/1824 A/508/1826 T/508/1825 Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Maintaining non-structural or structural components in the workplace Repairing, Replacing and Renewing Gates, Posts and Fencing in the Level Level Level Maintenance Painting and Decorating (Group C) If this group is chosen, the learner must complete 2 units. Y/508/1770 F/508/1780 F/508/1827 Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller in the Hanging Standard Paper Wallcoverings in the Preparing Background Surfaces for Plastering, Tiling, Panelling or Painting Decorating in the Level Level Level Maintenance Tiling (Group D) If this group is chosen, the learner must complete 2 units. F/508/1827 L/508/1829 Preparing Background Surfaces for Plastering, Tiling, Panelling or Painting Decorating in the Removing and Renewing Floor Screeds in the Level Level J/508/1828 Tiling Wall and Floor Surfaces in the Level Page 17 of 33

18 Maintenance Plastering (Group E) If this group is chosen, the learner must complete 2 units. J/508/1831 F/508/1830 Applying Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces in the Preparing Background Surfaces for Plasterwork in the Level Level Maintenance Roofing (Group F) If this group is chosen, the learner must complete 2 units. L/508/1832 Y/508/1834 D/508/1835 R/508/1833 Maintaining Slate and Tile Roofing in the Removing and Repairing Eaves and Verge Finishings in the Repairing membrane roofing systems in the workplace Repairing Roof Sheeting and Cladding Systems in the Level Level Level Level Maintenance Trowel Operations (Group G) If this group is chosen, the learner must complete 1 unit. H/508/1836 K/508/1837 Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures in the Repairing Basic Stonemasonry Structures in the Level Level Page 18 of 33

19 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Building Maintenance Operations (Construction) The learner must achieve all mandatory units totalling 58 credits. Mandatory s (Group M) The learner must complete all 10 units in this group. Y/615/1598 Communication skills in a construction Level environment D/615/1599 Health, safety and welfare in construction Level environments L/615/1596 Understand and produce information relevant to Level construction environments M/615/1591 Understanding principles of building construction Level T/615/1589 Develop customer relationships in the Level construction industry K/615/1668 Painting and Decorating Small Scale Repairs Level J/615/1676 Plumbing Small Scale Repairs Level A/615/1688 Small Scale Repairs to Interior and Exterior Level Woodwork Components J/615/1693 Carry out maintenance and minor building Level repairs Y/615/1701 Small Scale Plastering Repairs Level Page 19 of 33

20 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) To achieve this qualification a minimum of 73 credits need to be attained. This comprises the mandatory units plus one optional unit. Mandatory s (Group A) To achieve this qualification a minimum of 73 credits need to be attained. This comprises the mandatory units plus one optional unit. D/508/1754 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Level Welfare in the M/508/1757 Conforming to Productive Working Practices in Level the J/508/1862 Erecting Masonry Structures in the Level T/508/1761 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Level L/508/1863 Setting Out Masonry Structures in the Level Optional s (Group B) Learners must complete one unit from this group. R/508/1864 Erecting Masonry Cladding in the Level M/508/1869 Installing Drainage in the Level L/508/1832 Maintaining Slate and Tile Roofing in the Level K/508/1868 Placing and Finishing Non-specialist Concrete in Level the H/508/1867 Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Level D/508/1866 Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in Level the H/508/1836 Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures Level in the Y/508/1865 Erecting Thin Joint Masonry Structures in the Level M/508/1869 Installing Drainage in the Level Page 20 of 33

21 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills - Bricklaying The learner must achieve a minimum of 58 credits including all mandatory units. Learners may also achieve an additional optional unit from the Optional Group. Mandatory s (Group M) The learner must complete all 8 units in this group. T/615/1589 Develop customer relationships in the Level construction industry M/615/1591 Understanding principles of building construction Level Y/615/1598 Communication skills in a construction Level environment D/615/1599 Health, safety and welfare in construction Level environments L/615/1596 Understand and produce information relevant to Level construction environments Y/615/1715 Set out masonry structures Level M/615/1719 Construct solid and cavity walling structures Level L/615/1629 Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms Level Optional s (Group O) Leaners may achieve the additional optional unit from this group. M/615/1722 Construct thin joint masonry Level Page 21 of 33

22 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) To achieve this qualification a minimum of 41 credits need to be attained. This comprises the mandatory units plus one pathway. Learners may complete any of the additional units, but they will not be counted towards the qualification. Mandatory s (Group A) Learners must complete all mandatory units. D/508/1754 M/508/1757 T/508/1761 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Level Level Level Pathways (Group B) Learners must complete one pathway. Site Carpentry (Pathway B1) Learners must attain 52 credits from this pathway. J/508/1845 A/508/1843 F/508/1844 M/508/1824 L/508/1846 Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Installing First Fixing Components in the Installing Second Fixing Components in the Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace Level Level Level Level Level Page 22 of 33

23 Architectural Carpentry (Pathway B2) Learner must achieve the mandatory unit plus one optional unit to achieve 31 credits. Mandatory s (Group B2-A) Learner must complete the mandatory unit. H/508/1898 Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the workplace Level Optional s (Group B2-B) Learners must complete one optional unit. J/508/1845 A/508/1843 F/508/1844 M/508/1824 L/508/1846 Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Installing First Fixing Components in the Installing Second Fixing Components in the Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace Level Level Level Level Level Structural Post and Beam Carpentry (Pathway B3) Learners must attain 63 credits from this pathway. D/508/1849 Assembling and Erecting Heavy Timber Level Framework Post and Beam in the R/508/1850 Fabricating Timber Framework in the Level Y/508/1848 Setting Out Timber Framework in the Level Page 23 of 33

24 Light Structural Timber Framing (Pathway B4) Learners must attain 47 credits from this pathway. H/508/1853 Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in Level the Y/508/1851 Installing Frames and Linings in the Level D/508/1852 Installing Internal Mouldings in the Level M/508/1824 Maintaining Non-structural Carpentry Work in the Level Timber Frame Erection (Pathway B5) Learners must attain 65 credits from this pathway. M/508/1855 Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace Level K/508/1854 Erecting timber walls and floors in the workplace Level Timber Decks and Cladding (Pathway B6) Learners must complete the mandatory unit plus one optional unit to attain 44 credits from this pathway. Mandatory s (Group B6-A) Learner must complete the mandatory unit. L/508/1846 Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace Level Page 24 of 33

25 Optional s (Group B6-B) Learners must complete one optional unit from this group. A/508/1860 J/508/1859 T/508/1856 A/508/1857 F/508/1858 Installing Elevated Timber Decks in the Installing Low Level Timber Decks in the Installing Rainscreen Wall Cladding Systems in the Installing Specialised Wall Cladding and Bespoke Systems in the Installing Timber Wall Cladding Systems in the Level Level Level Level Level Page 25 of 33

26 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills Bench Joinery The learner must achieve a minimum of 55 credits, comprised of 5 core units and 4 occupational units within the mandatory group. Mandatory s (Group M) The learner must complete all 9 units in this group. Y/615/1598 Communication skills in a construction Level environment D/615/1599 Health, safety and welfare in construction Level environments L/615/1596 Understand and produce information relevant to Level construction environments M/615/1591 Understanding principles of building construction Level T/615/1589 Develop customer relationships in the Level construction industry R/615/1728 Manufacture routine bench joinery products Level R/615/1759 Setting and marking out routine bench joinery Level products J/615/1760 Setting up and operating cutting machines Level Y/615/1763 Prepare, use and maintain woodworking tools Level Page 26 of 33

27 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills Site Carpentry The learner must achieve a minimum of 63 credits. This comprises of 10 mandatory units, of which 5 are core units and 5 are occupational units. Mandatory s (Group M) The learner must complete 10 units in this group. Y/615/1598 Communication skills in a construction Level environment D/615/1599 Health, safety and welfare in construction Level environments L/615/1596 Understand and produce information relevant to Level construction environments M/615/1591 Understanding principles of building construction Level T/615/1589 Develop customer relationships in the Level construction industry Y/615/1763 Prepare, use and maintain woodworking tools Level T/615/1768 Carpentry Maintenance Skills Level M/615/1770 First fix timber roofing structures Level F/615/1773 First fix carpentry skills Level R/615/1776 Second fix carpentry skills Level Page 27 of 33

28 3.2. Recognition of Prior Recognition of prior learning is a process that considers if a learner can meet the specified assessment requirements through knowledge, understanding or skills that they already possess and that can contribute towards the attainment of a qualification for which they are undertaking. The process of Recognition for Prior is not applicable to these qualifications Links to other qualifications Following completion of these qualifications, learners may progress to relevant Level 3 qualifications in a related area. The Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diplomas in Construction are related to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by CITB. Page 28 of 33

29 4. Assessment and Quality Assurance The following are in addition to the standard assessment and quality assurance requirements set out in the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook Method of Assessment The method of assessment for the qualification is through a portfolio of evidence. The qualifications must be assessed in accordance with the Cskills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). This document is available on the Gateway Qualifications website, 4.2. Assessment Materials There are no specific assessment materials provided for this qualification Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements Centres must ensure that they have the appropriate resources in place when delivering performance units from vocational areas. Centres must adhere to the Cskills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). This is available on the Gateway Qualifications website Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements Centres must ensure that Assessors: have sufficient, verifiable, relevant current industry experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being assessed. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when judging candidates competence. Assessors experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of: - curriculum vitae and employer endorsement or references - possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification Page 29 of 33

30 - corporate membership of a relevant professional institution - interview (The verification process must be recorded and available for audit) have sufficient occupational expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are assessing. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements only assess in their acknowledged area of occupational competence have a sound, in-depth knowledge of, and uphold the integrity of, the sector s NOS and the Assessment Strategy (this document) are prepared to participate in training activities for their continued professional development hold, or are working towards, a qualification as listed within Assessing and Assuring Quality of Assessment, either in the RQF or the SCQF: - Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - an appropriate Assessor qualification as identified by SQA Accreditation or hold one of the following - A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods - D32/33 Assess candidate performance, using differing sources of evidence Holders of A1 and D32/33 must assess to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for and Development. These requirements will be monitored by Gateway Qualifications Qualification-Specific Internal Quality Assurer Requirements Centres must ensure that internal quality assurers: have sufficient, verifiable, relevant up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being verified. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when verifying judgements about assessors assessment processes and decisions. Internal verifiers experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of: - curriculum vitae and employer endorsement or references - possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification - corporate membership of a relevant professional institution - interview (The verification process must be recorded and available for audit). have expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are verifying. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements have a sound, in-depth knowledge of, and uphold the integrity of, the NOS and the Assessment Strategy (this document) Page 30 of 33

31 are prepared to participate in training activities for their continued professional development hold, or are working towards, a qualification as listed in Assessing and Assuring Quality of Assessment, either in the RQF or the SCQF: - Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process and Practice - Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice - an appropriate Internal Verifier qualification as identified by SQA Accreditation or hold one of the following - VI Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process - D34 Internal verify the assessment process Holders of V1/D34 must quality assure to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for and Development. It is strongly recommended that within the role of Internal Quality Assurance one of the following qualifications is held. - Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - an appropriate Assessor qualification as identified by SQA Accreditation or one of the following - A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods - D32/33 Assess candidate performance, using differing sources of evidence. These requirements will be monitored by Gateway Qualifications Qualification-Specific Quality Assurance Requirements The qualifications must be assessed in accordance with the Constructionskills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) Additional Requirements/Guidance There are no additional requirements that Learners must satisfy in order for assessment to be undertaken and the unit/qualification to be awarded. Page 31 of 33

32 5. What to do next For existing centres please contact your named Development Manager or Development Officer. For organisations, not yet registered as Gateway Qualifications centre please contact: Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester CO3 8AB Tel: enquiries@gatewayqualifications.org.uk 6. Gateway Qualifications Gateway Qualifications, a not for profit registered charity, is an Awarding Organisation based in Colchester. We work with learning providers and industry experts to design and develop qualifications that benefit the learner and the employer. We support flexible, responsive and quality assured learning opportunities whether it s in the classroom, at work, in the community or through distance learning. We are recognised by Ofqual, to design, develop and submit qualifications to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Page 32 of 33

33 Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester CO3 8AB enquiries@gatewayqualifications.org.uk Page 33 of 33