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NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations
Become eligible for the CSCS Blue Card in just 3–4 weeks with this fast, work-based NVQ in Cladding Occupations. No classroom sessions. Full assessor support and the option to pay in interest-free instalments.
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What Is the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations?
The NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations is a work-based qualification that assesses your skills in installing cladding and roof sheeting systems. It’s a flexible route to gaining a nationally recognised qualification, with no classroom sessions or written exams. Once completed, you’ll be eligible to apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.
Who Should Take the Cladding NVQ Level 2?
This qualification is designed for experienced cladding operatives currently working on-site. If you install sheeting or cladding systems as part of your day-to-day role, this NVQ allows you to gain formal recognition for your skills and become eligible to apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.
- Cladding installers working with built-up systems, rainscreen cladding, or composite panels
- Operatives fitting standing seam or secret fix roof and wall systems
- Specialists installing fibre cement or insulated sheeting systems
- Experienced cladders seeking a recognised qualification to progress in their career
What’s Covered in the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding?
To complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations, you’ll need to complete six mandatory units and one optional unit, depending on the type of work you carry out.
Mandatory units are:
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Preparing resources for the installation of sheeting and cladding materials
- ✓ Installing sheeting and cladding systems on roofs and walls
- ✓ Installing sheeting and cladding rainwater goods on roofs and walls
Example optional units include:
- ✓ Refurbishing sheeting and cladding on roofs or walls
- ✓ Repairing sheeting and cladding systems on roofs and walls
- ✓ Installing solar collectors to roofs
- ✓ Preparing and operating MEWPs (scissor or boom-type platforms)
- ✓ Preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines
- ✓ Slinging and hand signalling suspended loads
🛠️ Your assessor will help you choose the most suitable optional unit based on your current job role and work environment.
How Do I Complete this NVQ?
You’ll complete this NVQ by providing evidence of the cladding work you already carry out on-site. After you enrol, your assessor will schedule a short induction to get you started.
During the induction, they’ll:
- Set up your access to our online learner system
- Explain how to submit photos, videos, and job documents as evidence
- Walk you through the structure of your portfolio and what’s required
Once the induction is complete, you can progress through the NVQ at your own pace. Your assessor will stay in touch to support you, track your progress, and make sure you're on course to complete successfully.
How Is the Cladding NVQ Assessed?
This Cladding NVQ is assessed entirely through the work you already do on-site. To complete it, you’ll build a portfolio of real-world evidence that proves your competence — no classroom sessions or written exams involved.
You’ll be asked to:
- Answer a few brief knowledge questions about cladding techniques and safety requirements
- Upload photos or videos of tasks like installing sheeting, fixing composite panels, or sealing joints
- Submit site documents such as method statements, job specifications, or material delivery records
- Provide a short witness statement from a supervisor or colleague who has seen you working on-site
Don’t be. You’ll get one-to-one support from your assessor at every step. They’ll guide you through the evidence process and keep you on track. We’ve helped hundreds of cladding operatives complete this NVQ, with a 100% pass rate.
Are there Any Entry Requirements for this Qualification?
To enrol on the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations, you must already be working in a relevant on-site role. This qualification is for operatives who are actively involved in installing or repairing external cladding systems, roof sheeting, or rainscreen panels.
You’ll need regular access to real site work so you can gather evidence of tasks like installing panels, sealing joints, handling materials, and following health and safety procedures.
How Long Does It Take to Complete this NVQ?
The completion time depends on how quickly you can upload your evidence and answer the short knowledge-based questions. There’s no fixed schedule — you’ll work through the NVQ alongside your day-to-day job.
Most learners finish in just 3 to 4 weeks, but you’ll have up to 12 months if needed. The faster you submit your work, the sooner your assessor can review it and sign you off, allowing you to get certificated and apply for your CSCS Blue Card without delay.
What Will I Receive After Completing this NVQ?
Once you’ve successfully completed the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Cladding Occupations, you’ll receive a certificate that proves you’re a qualified cladding operative and meets the requirements to apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.
What’s the Next Step After this Level 2 NVQ in Cladding?
After completing your NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations, you can take the next step in your career by progressing to the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations.
The Level 3 NVQ is designed for experienced cladders who are moving into more senior roles, such as team leaders, fix supervisors, or those responsible for quality control or overseeing installations on site.
This advanced qualification also allows you to apply for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card, which demonstrates a higher level of trade expertise and can help unlock new job opportunities or contracts.
What Are the Benefits of Doing the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations?
This NVQ helps cladding operatives formalise their skills, unlock better opportunities on-site, and gain recognition as a qualified worker:
- ✓ CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card – Meet the qualification requirement to apply for your CSCS card and work on more sites.
- ✓ Boost Your Credibility – Prove your competence to employers, clients, and main contractors with a nationally recognised qualification.
- ✓ Higher Earning Potential – Qualified cladders often have access to better-paid roles and more consistent site work.
- ✓ Zero Disruption to Work – Complete the NVQ while working full-time — no need to attend classes or take time off-site.
- ✓ Long-Term Job Security – NVQs are highly regarded by employers and can help secure longer contracts and steady employment.
- ✓ Lifetime Qualification – Once you’ve completed it, your certificate never expires and is valid across the UK construction industry.
- ✓ Improved Health & Safety Awareness – The NVQ reinforces safe working practices in cladding and roof sheeting environments.
What Cladding Jobs Can this NVQ Help You Access?
Completing the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations proves your competency as a skilled cladding installer and can open the door to a range of roles in the construction industry, including:
- ✓ Cladding Installer
- ✓ Roof Sheeting Operative
- ✓ Façade Systems Installer
- ✓ Rainscreen Cladder
- ✓ Self-Employed Cladding Contractor
Can I Complete the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Remotely?
Yes — this qualification is completed entirely online. You’ll upload evidence from your on-site cladding work through our online learner platform, with regular support and feedback from your assessor along the way.
What’s the Cost of the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding?
The total cost of the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations is £699.99. This covers full one-to-one support from a qualified assessor, access to our online learner platform, regular progress check-ins, feedback on your submissions, and final certification once your portfolio is complete.
💡 There’s nothing extra to pay, and you can split the cost with our interest-free instalment option.
How Much Can You Earn as a Qualified Cladder?
According to recent data, qualified cladding operatives in the UK can earn an average of around £52,500 per year, with typical starting salaries of approximately £37,500 and experienced professionals earning up to £68,500 annually. Those holding the NVQ Level 2 and a CSCS Blue Card, especially on larger or specialised projects, can expect to command salaries in the £30,000 to £45,000 range, rising further with experience and location.
How Do I Apply for the CSCS Blue Card After this NVQ?
If you're working in cladding or roof sheeting, here’s what you’ll need to do to get your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card:
- Successfully complete the NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations
- Pass the CITB Specialist Work at Height Health, Safety and Environment test within the past two years
- Apply online via the official CSCS website using your certificate and test result
📌 The CSCS Blue Card is valid for five years and shows employers you’re a qualified, skilled worker. Learn more about how the Blue Card works.
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What you will learn
- Assess roof and wall structures to prepare for accurate cladding installation
- Work safely on-site following construction regulations
- Handle, move, and store materials effectively
- Install rainwater goods like gutters and downpipes
- Gather on-site evidence to build your NVQ portfolio
- Understand different cladding systems (e.g. rainscreen, composite)
Course content
Learn how to follow health and safety rules on-site, including hazard awareness, emergency procedures, and proper use of PPE.
Covers how to work efficiently with others, manage your time, and follow site instructions to maintain productivity.
Train on how to safely operate scissor lifts when working at height during cladding installations.
Focuses on safely handling materials, equipment, and tools — from delivery to storage — to prevent accidents or delays.
Prepare the work area and materials for cladding installation. You’ll be endorsed in one cladding system type (e.g. rainscreen, composite panels, fibre-cement).
This unit covers fixing various types of cladding to surfaces using your endorsed system. Includes technical installation and working at height.
Learn how to install gutters, downpipes, and other rainwater systems in conjunction with cladding work.
Focuses on the repair, replacement, or upgrade of existing cladding systems using one of the endorsed systems.
Covers diagnosing and fixing damage to sheeting or cladding — including removing panels, resealing joints, and replacing fixings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. As long as you're working on-site in a relevant cladding or roof sheeting role, you can complete the NVQ from anywhere in the UK. Your assessor will support you remotely, and all evidence is submitted online.
No classroom attendance or written exams are required. This is a work-based qualification, so everything is assessed through the tasks you already do on-site.
You’ll submit real-world evidence like site photos or videos of you installing cladding systems, short written answers to knowledge questions, site documents (e.g. risk assessments), and a witness statement from a supervisor.
Most learners complete the NVQ in around 3–4 weeks if they’re working regularly and stay in touch with their assessor. However, you’ll have up to 12 months to finish if needed.
It’s very unlikely. You’ll receive one-to-one support throughout the course. If any evidence is missing or doesn’t meet the standard, your assessor will help you improve and resubmit.
Your assessor will review your full portfolio. Once they’re satisfied it meets the required standard, it’ll be internally verified and you’ll be awarded your certificate.
Yes — if you’re registered on the qualification, you can apply for a Red CSCS Experienced Worker Card. This card is valid for 12 months and gives you time to complete the NVQ.
Yes. Once you’ve completed the NVQ and passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives, you can apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
Yes — if your employer is registered with CITB, they may be able to claim funding to cover part of the course cost. Speak to your employer to check your eligibility.
Yes. Since the NVQ is assessed remotely and based on your existing work, it’s available UK-wide — wherever you’re currently working on-site.
There are no formal entry qualifications, but most skilled cladders hold an NVQ Level 2 in Cladding Occupations along with a valid CSCS card to work on construction sites.
Once qualified, you could work as a Cladding Installer, Façade Technician, Roofing and Cladding Operative, or even progress into supervisory roles or higher NVQs.
