NVQ Level 2 Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing
DMR Training is an approved assessment centre for NVQ Level 2 Diploma & Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments – Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing.
The NVQ Level 2 in Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing course is for experienced workers who meet the recognised occupational standards. The qualification validates your existing skills and experience.
This NVQ is suitable for wood preservation and damp-proofing specialists working on either new build sites, commercial or industrial buildings, or domestic homes.
See the ‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Assessment Process’ sections for examples of job tasks the assessment process covers.
To undertake a Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing NVQ, you must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of three years experience in building treatments.
- Must currently be working as a wood preserver and damp-proofer.
- Aged 19+.
To ensure you have sufficient experience to complete the qualification, your NVQ assessor will carry out a skills scan. A few examples of assessment criteria include:
- Interpreting and complying with relevant documents such as risk assessments, schedules and manufacturer’s information.
- Maintaining a safe working environment.
- Protecting the surrounding area from damage during wood preservation or damp-proofing treatment.
- Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
- Reporting accidents and emergencies.
- Completing work in the allocated time.
- Preparing structures for wood preservation and damp-proofing, including measuring, marking out, cleaning substrates and erecting temporary barriers and signs.
- Providing temporary supports to structures.
- Applying treatments by brush, spray, irrigation, injection and/or electro-osmosis.
- Reinstating structures after treatment.
- Understanding guarantees and warranties.
When you have enrolled on the Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing course, we will assign you an experienced NVQ assessor who will work with you for the duration of the course as you gather work-based evidence.
Types of evidence can include:
- An on-site observation while you work, carried out by your assessor in your workplace. During the observation, your assessor’s role is to gather visual evidence of your competency as a wood preservation / damp-proofing specialist.
- Photographs or videos of work you have completed.
- References, employer endorsements or witness testimonies verifying your work as a wood preserver and damp-proofer.
- Detailed job logs of work you have completed during your NVQ.
- A recorded professional discussion with your assessor. The discussion can take place face-to-face or over the telephone.
- A knowledge Q&A for the occupational area.
Your assessor will cross-reference your evidence against the NVQ units until your portfolio is complete. The final stage involves our internal verification team checking your portfolio and claiming your NVQ certificate with the awarding organisation.
Although it can take up to six months or more to achieve a Level 2 NVQ, we find that most Learnerscomplete the qualification in 2 to 3 months.
Ultimately, the qualification will fit around your professional and personal commitments. Work towards it at a speed you feel comfortable.
On completion of your Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing NVQ course, you can apply for your Skilled Worker card (blue card).
If you require a CSCS card while you are working towards your NVQ, you can apply for your temporary Experienced Worker card (red card).
All CSCS card applicants must first pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test (HS&E test).
Please visit our Funding & Grants page to check if funding is available for your NVQ.
If you are ineligible for government support, we offer an affordable self-funded assessment payable in four instalments of 25%.
Please Contact us to discuss funding and costs.
MANDATORY UNITS
Learners must complete the SEVEN mandatory 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
- Insulation and Building Treatments, Building Construction, Defects and Interfaces
- Applying Preservation Treatment in the workplaced
- Preparing Structures for treatment in the workplace
- Reinstating the structure after building treatments in the workplace.
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Learners can elect to take additional units but they do not form part of the core qualification
- Develop Customer Relationships
- Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
After achieving Level 2 and depending on your experience, you may have the option to advance to NVQ Level 3 in a similar occupational area, NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) or NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision.
When you decide to proceed with your NVQ, we will carry out a quick skills scan to confirm your suitability for the qualification and the on-site assessment route.
We will then enrol you on the qualification and issue your welcome email. Your assessor will contact you for your introductory telephone conversation and put together your assessment action plan.
For an initial commitment-free consultation, please call us on 01942 673047 or send us your details, and we will get back to you.
Course Information
The NVQ Level 2 in Insulation and Building Treatments – Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing course is for experienced roof and loft insulation installers who meet the recognised occupational standards.
The qualification is a validation of your skills and experience.
- 2-3 Months
- Funding Available
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Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
Common queries about the CITB Levy and Grant system
What are the benefits of gaining a wood preserving and damp proofing NVQ?
There are several reasons you might take an NVQ, ranging from increased earning potential and career prospects to gaining your CSCS card. See our short guide – Why Should You Do an NVQ?
I am an employer. Will this NVQ help my company access ECO4 work?
The NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments demonstrates worker competency for PAS2035. To access Eco4 and government-funded work, you will need to gain accreditation with TrustMark and PAS2030 certification through an approved body. You can find more information on the British Assessment Bureau website.
Who will assess my NVQ?
Before starting your qualification, an assessor will be assigned to work with you and provide ongoing support.
DMR assessors are former construction workers with at least five years’ experience in NVQ assessment.
They hold an A1 or TAQA assessor’s qualification, a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in their occupational area and a blue or gold CSCS card.
Can you provide support if I am dyslexic or have a learning disability?
We provide full training to all our assessors in supporting people with a learning disability or dyslexia. If you need extra support and guidance with the written elements of your NVQ, your assessor will draw up an assessment plan tailored to your needs.
Where will my NVQ take place and what will I need to do?
An NVQ is a workplace competency qualification. As a competent loft insulation installer, you will be expected to document your skills and experience through various types of ‘evidence’.
Your assessor will carry out at least one observation in your place of work. You will also complete coursework in your own time.
To achieve your qualification, you will not need to travel, there are no exams to sit, and you will not need to take time off work. Your assessor will provide support and guidance face-to-face, by phone and by email.
Are grants or funding available?
CITB-registered employers can claim a grant of £600 for every employee or contractor who completes an NVQ Level 2 to 7. You can find more information on the CITB website.
Government NVQ funding is available for loft insulation installers who meet specific criteria. Please get in touch with us to find out if you are eligible for funding, or visit our Funding & Grants page.
How long will it take to get my certificate after I finish my NVQ?
When you have completed your NVQ portfolio, our internal verification team will check it for compliance. They will then claim your certificate with NOCN. Once we have received your certificate from the awarding body, we will forward it to you by recorded delivery. This process usually takes between two and four weeks.
How do I apply for my wood preserving and damp proofing CSCS card?
To get your CSCS Skilled Worker card, you will also need to pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test at your local test centre.
You can apply for your card by visiting www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards. You will need to upload a copy of your NVQ certificate and have a debit or credit card ready to pay the £36 fee.
Can I get a temporary CSCS card while I do my NVQ?
Yes, if you need a CSCS card while you are doing your qualification, you can apply for the Experienced Worker card. You can request this card as soon as we have enrolled you on the NVQ (you will also need to pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test).
To apply for the temporary card, we will email you your proof of enrolment which you must submit to CSCS.
You will then upgrade to the Skilled Worker card once you have finished the qualification.
How do I apply to start my wood preserving and damp proofing NVQ or find out more information?
You can call us on 01942 673047 or get in touch through our contact form.