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NVQ Level 2 in Solid Surfaces – Installation

Course Duration

Between 3 and 12 months depending on experience and evidence provided through site visits

CITB Grant Tier/Claim Code

N/A

Delivery Location

National delivery in the workplace

Course Purpose/Scope

This Level 2 qualification develops learners’ knowledge and skills in finishing and installing solid surfaces, covering tasks such as cutouts, positioning and fixing, and solid surface repairs.

This qualification is assessed through on-site assessment (OSAT) by experienced and qualified staff involved in this field.

The scope of this qualification includes assessing competence against the following NVQ units:

 

Mandatory Units

  • Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements in the workplace
  • Maintain tools and equipment
  • Work effectively in a team
  • Measure and mark out materials
  • Set up and operate power tools and hand tools
  • Install solid surfaces on location
  • Transport and handle equipment and materials
  • Install structural supports
  • Prepare location for installation
  • Repair solid surfaces
  • Finish composite worktops
  • Seam solid surfaces

 

Optional Units (you will choose a maximum of 2 units depending on the types of jobs you regularly do)

  • Develop customer relationships
  • Apply adhesives to components
  • Complete standard cut-outs in work surfaces
  • Finish composite worktops
  • Position components and apply cramps
  • Prepare and assemble components to specification
  • Use and maintain jigs and templates
  • Repair solid surfaces
  • Thermoform solid surfaces
  • Prepare location for installation
  • Re-instate locations after installation
  • Create edge build up in solid surfaces

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