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NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring
Boost your career with an NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring — CITB-recognised, accepted across the UK, and built around your on-site work. Get expert assessor support and apply for your CSCS Blue Card without exams or classroom learning.
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What Is the NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring?
The NVQ Level 2 in Access Flooring demonstrates your competence in installing, removing, and repositioning raised access flooring systems in commercial and technical environments. It focuses on practical skills, such as positioning floor panels, aligning pedestals, and maintaining structural integrity, all in line with current industry standards.
This qualification is assessed entirely on-site through your daily tasks, with no classroom sessions or exams. Once completed, you’ll be eligible to apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, opening doors to more secure and recognised roles in the raised access flooring sector across the UK.
Raised access flooring systems are commonly used in data centres, control rooms, and commercial offices to allow easy access to cabling, HVAC, and electrical systems beneath the floor.
Who Should Take the Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring?
This NVQ is a great fit for anyone already working on-site installing or adjusting raised access flooring systems. If your job involves fitting floor panels, setting pedestals, or helping create raised floors for cables and services, this qualification helps you turn that hands-on experience into a nationally recognised certificate.
It’s designed for those who want to gain their NVQ Level 2 while continuing to work—no classroom sessions or written tests required. With flexible, work-based assessment, it’s an ideal way to earn your CSCS Blue Card and boost your career without stepping away from the site.
What’s Covered in the Level 2 NVQ in Access Flooring?
This qualification is based on the real work you carry out on-site when installing raised access flooring systems. It focuses on preparing floor areas, placing pedestals, aligning and securing modular panels, and ensuring system stability to meet layout specifications. All assessments are carried out on-site and based on evidence from your day-to-day work.
Mandatory Units You’ll Complete:
- ✓ General health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- ✓ Productive working practices on-site
- ✓ Moving, handling and storing materials safely
- ✓ Installing, removing and relocating raised access flooring systems in the workplace
These units are aligned with the real responsibilities you carry out when working on access flooring projects.
You’ll learn how to:
- ✓Install raised flooring panels and align them to the layout specifications
- ✓ Position and secure pedestals and support structures on subfloors
- ✓ Carry out removal or relocation of flooring systems when required
- ✓ Use appropriate tools and fixings to ensure system stability and safety
- ✓ Interpret layout drawings, installation instructions, and grid plans
Are there Any Entry Requirements for this Qualification?
You don’t need any formal qualifications or prior training to begin the Level 2 NVQ in Access Flooring. Since this is a work-based qualification, it's recommended that you're already working on a construction site and involved in access flooring activities to make the most of the assessment process.
This includes tasks such as fitting raised flooring panels, positioning pedestals, and removing and relocating flooring systems. The NVQ is designed to assess the practical skills you already use each day while working on-site.
How Do I Complete this NVQ?
This qualification is completed entirely through work-based assessment while you carry out your usual access flooring tasks. There are no written tests or classroom sessions. Your day-to-day activities—such as fitting raised floor panels, placing pedestals, or adjusting existing systems—will be used as evidence toward your qualification.
Once you're enrolled, your assessor will schedule a one-to-one induction to walk you through the following steps. During this session, you’ll:
- Gain access to our online portal to track your NVQ progress
- Learn how to upload photos, videos, and site documents as evidence
- Understand how each unit is assessed and how your portfolio will be developed
Whether you're based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or anywhere else in the UK, you can complete your NVQ Level 2 in Access Flooring entirely on-site — no travel or classroom sessions required.
How Long Does the Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring Take?
The time it takes to complete this NVQ depends on how regularly you’re working on-site and how quickly you can provide evidence from your daily tasks. As a work-based qualification, you’ll progress by demonstrating your real-world experience, such as installing, adjusting, or removing raised access flooring systems, handling flooring components, and working in line with site specifications.
Although you’ll be given up to 12 months to complete the NVQ, most candidates finish in just 3 to 4 weeks. If you're consistently on-site and responsive with your assessor, fast-track completion in as little as 2 weeks is possible.
How Is the NVQ Assessed?
This NVQ is assessed entirely through the work you carry out on-site. There are no written exams or classroom sessions. Instead, you'll build a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to install, remove, and relocate raised access flooring systems in real working conditions—using appropriate tools, materials, and methods on a live site.
Your assessment may include:
- Answering short knowledge-based questions, either in writing or via recorded discussions with your assessor
- Submitting supporting documents such as method statements, layout plans, or risk assessments
- Uploading photos or videos of you installing raised access flooring panels, pedestals, or access tiles
- Providing signed witness testimonies from your supervisor or site manager confirming your day-to-day tasks
You’re not alone. With over 15 years of experience delivering construction NVQs and a proven track record of learner success, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Get one-to-one guidance to complete your raised access flooring NVQ with confidence and ease.
What Qualification Will You Achieve?
After completing your assessment, you’ll be awarded a certificate for the Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring. This qualification proves your competence in installing and working with raised access flooring systems to current industry and safety standards.
Once qualified, you’ll be eligible to apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card—opening doors to higher-paying jobs, long-term contracts, and greater credibility on construction sites. Learn more about how the CSCS Card can benefit your career.
How Can You Progress After Completing this Qualification?
Once you’ve completed your NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring, a natural next step is the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Interior Systems. This advanced qualification is ideal for those looking to broaden their skills across interior fit-out projects, take on more responsibility, or supervise teams working on flooring, partitioning, and ceiling systems.
Completing this Level 3 NVQ can also make you eligible to apply for the Gold CSCS Skilled Worker Card, widely recognised for supervisory and senior roles within the interior systems trade.
What Are the Benefits of the Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring?
Completing this qualification offers a wide range of benefits for professionals working with raised access flooring systems on active construction sites:
- ✓ Nationally Recognised – Trusted by contractors, flooring firms, and commercial fit-out specialists across the UK.
- ✓ Proves Your Competence – Confirms your ability to install, adjust, and remove raised access flooring systems to industry standards.
- ✓ CSCS Blue Card Eligibility – Use this NVQ to apply for the Skilled Worker Card and access more secure, better-paying site work.
- ✓ Improved Job Opportunities – Certified installers are more likely to win long-term contracts and progress on high-value projects.
- ✓ Earn While You Learn – No exams or classroom sessions—complete your NVQ entirely through your normal on-site work.
- ✓ Opens Up Further Training – Sets a foundation for Level 3 qualifications and supervisory or site management roles.
- ✓ Improves Site Safety Practices – Reinforces safe methods for flooring installation, PPE usage, and manual handling.
How Much Does the NVQ in Raised Access Flooring Cost?
The full cost of the Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring is £699.99. This all-inclusive fee covers everything you need to achieve your qualification, with personalised support at every step:
- One-to-one guidance from an NVQ assessor experienced in raised access flooring installation
- Online access for uploading site evidence, like photos, videos, and supporting documents
- Final portfolio review and official certification upon completion
💡 No hidden costs. Flexible, interest-free payment plans are available to help you spread the cost.
What Jobs Can I Apply for After this Raised Access Flooring Qualification?
The Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring qualifies you for skilled roles involving the installation, removal, and adjustment of raised access floor systems in commercial and industrial environments. It’s ideal for those working on data centres, office spaces, clean rooms, and plant rooms where raised flooring is required for service access.
- ✓ Raised Access Flooring Installer
- ✓ Access Flooring Operative
- ✓ Commercial Flooring Technician (Raised Systems)
- ✓ Site Installer – Raised Access Platforms & Tiling Systems
How Much Can I Earn as a Raised Access Flooring Installer?
Installers of raised access flooring with a Level 2 NVQ and a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card typically earn between £30,000 and £42,000 per year. Your earnings can vary based on experience, contract length, and project type, especially when working on commercial office fit-outs, data centres, or specialist cleanroom environments.
Can I Complete the Raised Access Flooring NVQ Online?
Yes — this qualification is assessed entirely through your on-site work, with full online support. You’ll collect evidence from your access flooring tasks and upload photos, videos, and documents using our secure learner portal. With no classroom attendance or written exams, it fits easily around your current work schedule.
How to Apply for Your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Achieve the Level 2 NVQ in Raised Access Flooring – This confirms you’re competent in installing and working with raised access flooring systems to current industry standards.
- Pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Test (Operatives) – A short multiple-choice test that demonstrates your knowledge of essential site safety practices.
- Submit your application via the official CSCS website – Once both steps are complete, you’ll be eligible for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.
📌 The CSCS Blue Card is valid for five years and gives you access to skilled roles on raised access flooring, interior systems, and commercial fit-out projects across the UK. Learn more about how the CSCS Blue Card works.
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What you will learn
- Follow site health and safety rules
- Work effectively with others on-site
- Move and store materials safely
- Install raised flooring systems accurately
- Use tools and equipment correctly
- Remove or install modular flooring
Course content
Covers essential health and safety practices on a construction site, including identifying hazards, using protective equipment, and following site-specific rules to prevent accidents.
Focuses on working efficiently with others, following instructions, and maintaining a productive and organised approach on-site to meet project goals.
Teaches correct techniques for manual handling and the safe movement and storage of materials, tools, and equipment to reduce risk and maintain workflow.
The core practical unit where learners demonstrate their ability to install raised access flooring systems, including setting out, aligning panels, adjusting pedestals, and ensuring structural quality and compliance.
To complete the NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring, you’ll need to complete all four mandatory units plus one of the following optional units based on the type of work you do on-site:
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Installing Raised Modular Flooring in the Workplace
Learn how to install modular flooring systems used in specialised environments. This unit covers techniques for accurately positioning and securing different modular components. -
Removing and Relocating Raised Access Flooring Systems in the Workplace
Focuses on safely dismantling and re-installing raised access flooring systems during refurbishment or layout changes, while preserving components and ensuring they meet the new specifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This NVQ is ideal for anyone already working as a raised access flooring installer who wants to gain a nationally recognised qualification based on their current on-site experience.
No prior qualifications are needed. You just need to be actively working in an access flooring role so you can gather real jobsite evidence for assessment.
Yes, this is a site-based NVQ, so you can complete it entirely on-site from anywhere in the UK—no need to attend a training centre.
No. There are no classrooms, no written exams, and no studying. You’ll be assessed based on the real work you do on-site.
You’ll be assessed on tasks such as setting out flooring grids, installing pedestals and panels, ensuring level alignment, following safety protocols, and interpreting drawings.
Evidence includes photos, videos, method statements, risk assessments, witness testimonies, and records of your day-to-day installation work.
Most learners complete it in 6 to 12 weeks, depending on how quickly they can gather and submit their on-site evidence.
Your assessor will review your portfolio and conduct a final assessment. Once verified, your NVQ certificate will be issued by the awarding body.
No, the NVQ isn’t pass-or-fail like an exam. If a task needs improvement, your assessor will guide you through correcting it before signing it off.
Yes, once you’ve passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test, you can apply for the CSCS Red Experienced Worker Card and start working legally on-site.
Yes. Once you complete your NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring, you’ll be eligible to upgrade to the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card.
Yes, it’s Ofqual-regulated and recognised throughout the UK construction industry, including by CSCS, employers, and site managers.
Yes, if your employer is CITB-registered, they may be able to claim grant funding to support the cost of your NVQ.
You’ll become fully qualified, gain access to better job opportunities, qualify for the CSCS Blue Card, and meet legal site requirements.
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