Oshtree Training & Consultancy
NVQ Level 2 Diploma In Roofing Occupations
OVERVIEW
- The purpose of Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence of operatives who are associated with this specialised area of the construction industry.
- One of the major objectives of this course is to confirm the individual’s working competence as a roofer. Being a work-related, competence-based qualification, this diploma ensures employers, industry managers and card schemes that the learners have the skills and knowledge needed to meet the required standard to carry out their role in the industry.
- Learners of this course can further leverage on the skills and knowledge acquired from this qualification when working towards earning another qualification or gaining employment.
- The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Oshtree will carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
At Oshtree we ensure on delivering assessments professionally and assure that all learners are treated equally and fairly.
There are seven pathways for this qualification and candidates are expected to choose which of the pathways that is most relevant to their skills. The pathways are:
- Pathway 1 – Roof Tiler
- Pathway 2 – Roof Slater
- Pathway 3 – Roof Slater and Tiler
- Pathway 4 – Metal Roofer
- Pathway 5 – Thatching
- Pathway 6 – Solar Collector Roofer – Access
- Pathway 7 – Solar Collector Roofer – Protection/Handover
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
EVIDENCE CAN INCLUDE
- Observation report by assessor
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Professional discussion
- Witness testimony
- Candidate product
- Worksheets
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Recognition of Prior Learning
The number of units to be completed varies by pathways but all the pathways consist of the following mandatory units in addition to the pathway’s specific units:
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title:
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) + Pathway
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
At ASQ we pride ourselves on delivering assessments professionally to ensure all learners are treated equally and fairly.
We put large emphasis on the practical elements of our assessments and training and appreciate the positive impact of a fun and enjoyable learning environment
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
The process is largely conducted on site or remotely using a variety of communication methods to suit the individual learner, such as Skype, Telephone, Email, Remote Desktop and our online ePortfolio system.
DEFINING YOUR NEEDS
Our NVQs and Trainings are delivered or assessed through a combination of direct observation of performance, professional discussions, professional witness reports and through written assignment completed on provided workbooks
DELIVERING SUCCESS
Individuals will be assessed by one of our specialist assessors, all of whom hold relevant high-level qualifications in learning and development and extensive experience in the construction industry
PROVIDING SUPPORT
- • Our assessment methods take the candidate’s learning needs into consideration and the process is simply built around the candidate. Our assessors are always available to provide guidance when required