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NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations
Complete your Level 3 NVQ in Cladding Occupations and get your CSCS Gold Card — work-based, fully accredited, and achievable in just 4 weeks with a guaranteed pass.
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What Is the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations?
The NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations is a nationally recognised qualification for experienced cladding professionals. It validates your ability to work to a high standard with complex roofing and wall systems, through on-site assessment—no classroom learning or exams required. Successful candidates become eligible to apply for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card.
Who Should Take the Cladding NVQ Level 3?
This qualification is designed for skilled cladding professionals with extensive on-site experience. If you're responsible for installing or supervising complex cladding and roofing systems, this NVQ provides formal recognition of your competence and makes you eligible to apply for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card.
- Experienced cladding installers working with rainscreen, built-up, or composite panel systems
- Operatives installing advanced roof and wall systems such as standing seam or secret fix
- Professionals handling fibre cement systems or insulated sheeting on large-scale projects
- Site operatives seeking to progress into senior or supervisory roles through certification
What’s Covered in the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding?
To complete the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Roof and Wall Sheeting Pathway), you must complete eight mandatory units and one optional unit. These units are assessed on-site and reflect your advanced skills in cladding installation and work planning.
Mandatory units include:
- ✓ Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area
- ✓ Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships
- ✓ Confirming the occupational method of work
- ✓ Conforming to general health, safety and welfare 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
- ✓ Installing sheeting and cladding to curved and complex roof and wall formations
Example optional units include:
- ✓ Refurbishing cladding systems on roofs, walls or rainscreen systems
- ✓ Repairing cladding systems, including rainscreen installations
- ✓ Preparing and operating MEWPs (scissor or boom-type platforms)
- ✓ Installing solar collectors on roofing structures
- ✓ Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads
🛠️ Your assessor will guide you in selecting the most appropriate optional unit based on your current role and the systems you work with.
How Do I Complete this NVQ?
The NVQ Level 3 is completed entirely through work-based assessment. You'll provide evidence of the advanced cladding tasks you already carry out on-site. After enrolment, your assessor will arrange a short induction to guide you through the process.
During the induction, your assessor will:
- Set up your access to our secure online learner portal
- Explain how to upload photos, videos, method statements, and job documentation
- Outline the unit structure, portfolio requirements, and how progress will be tracked
Following the induction, you can complete the NVQ at your own pace. Your assessor will support you throughout, offering feedback, answering questions, and ensuring you meet the evidence criteria for successful completion.
How Is the Cladding NVQ Assessed?
The NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations is assessed entirely through evidence gathered from your day-to-day work. There are no classroom sessions or exams — just practical proof of your skill, submitted as part of your portfolio.
You’ll be expected to:
- Upload photo or video evidence showing advanced cladding tasks, such as installing complex roof systems or rainscreen panels
- Provide site documentation like method statements, work plans, material checklists, or risk assessments
- Answer a small number of knowledge-based questions on safety, systems, and installation methods
- Submit a brief witness testimony from a supervisor or colleague confirming your competence
You don’t need to be. Our assessors offer one-to-one guidance throughout the process and help you gather the right evidence. We’ve supported hundreds of learners to complete their NVQ — with a 100% pass rate.
Are there Any Entry Requirements for this Qualification?
To enrol on the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations, you must be currently working on-site with significant experience in cladding installation. This qualification is designed for professionals who manage more complex systems or take a lead role in the installation or refurbishment of cladding and roofing systems.
How Long Does It Take to Complete this NVQ?
Completion time depends on how quickly you can provide evidence and complete the required knowledge questions. There’s no set schedule — you’ll complete the NVQ alongside your regular site work, at your own pace.
Most learners finish within 4-5 weeks, though you’ll have up to 12 months to complete it if needed. The sooner you submit your evidence, the quicker your assessor can review your portfolio and sign you off.
You’ll need regular access to live site work, allowing you to gather evidence of tasks such as installing rainscreen panels, working on curved or complex surfaces, preparing resources, and complying with site-specific health and safety protocols.
What Will I Receive After Completing this NVQ?
Once you’ve successfully completed the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Cladding Occupations, you’ll be awarded an industry-recognised certificate that confirms your advanced competence in cladding installation. This qualification makes you eligible to apply for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card.
What’s the Next Step After this Level 3 NVQ in Cladding?
Completing the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding proves your advanced skills and paves the way to supervisory or specialist roles. The qualification is a mark of trade excellence that boosts your credibility, broadens job prospects, and supports progression into leadership or site management roles.
After completing this NVQ, many experienced cladders choose to progress to the NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision. This advanced qualification is ideal if you’re looking to move beyond hands-on installation work and step into a formal supervisory role within the construction industry.
What Are the Benefits of Doing the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations?
This advanced NVQ is ideal for experienced cladding professionals who want to formalise their expertise and access higher-level site roles:
- ✓ CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card – Qualify for the Gold Card and demonstrate your advanced trade status on-site.
- ✓ Professional Recognition – Prove your ability to work on complex cladding systems with a respected industry qualification.
- ✓ Better Job Opportunities – Move into lead installer, supervisor, or specialist roles with greater earning potential.
- ✓ No Disruption to Work – Complete the NVQ remotely through on-site evidence — no exams or time off-site.
- ✓ Permanent Qualification – The certificate doesn’t expire and is recognised across the UK construction industry.
- ✓ Health & Safety Competence – Reinforce your understanding of site safety through real-world tasks.
What Job Roles Can this NVQ Help You Access?
Completing the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations demonstrates your ability to lead or manage complex cladding work. You’ll be qualified for roles such as:
- ✓ Lead Cladding Installer
- ✓ Fixing Supervisor or Chargehand
- ✓ Quality Control Inspector
- ✓ Self-Employed Specialist Contractor
- ✓ Facade Systems Installer (Advanced)
Can I Complete the NVQ Level 3 Remotely?
Yes — you’ll complete the qualification entirely through work-based evidence. Everything is submitted via our online learner platform, with complete guidance from your assessor.
How Much Does the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Cost?
The full cost of the NVQ Level 3 in Cladding Occupations is £899.99. This includes expert assessor support, access to our online portal, regular feedback, and your final certificate upon completion.
💡 You can split the cost into monthly interest-free instalments to spread your payments easily.
How Much Can You Earn With a Level 3 NVQ?
Experienced cladders with a Level 3 NVQ and CSCS Gold Card can earn up to £65,000 per year in senior roles. Typical salaries range from £42,000–£58,000, depending on your specialism, location, and the type of projects you work on.
How Do I Apply for the CSCS Gold Card After this NVQ?
Here’s how to apply for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card after completing this NVQ:
- Successfully complete the NVQ Level 3 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 results
📌 The CSCS Gold Card is valid for five years and proves you’ve reached a higher level of occupational competence. Learn more about the Gold Card here.
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What you will learn
- Select the right materials for sheeting and rainscreen systems
- Assess roof and wall structures to ensure proper installation
- Install and maintain rainscreen cladding for long-term weather performance
- Apply best-practice methods to ensure system durability and compliance
- Match cladding materials to building needs for safe, effective results
Course content
Plan and prepare for cladding tasks by identifying work activities, selecting materials and tools, and ensuring everything aligns with project specifications. This unit builds efficiency and readiness on-site.
Learn how to communicate clearly, work effectively with others, and resolve workplace challenges. This unit supports teamwork and professionalism in demanding site environments.
Understand how to interpret job requirements and choose safe, efficient work methods. You'll review instructions, assess conditions, and prepare for correct task execution.
Demonstrate your understanding of site health and safety, including hazard awareness, PPE use, and emergency procedures. This unit is essential for maintaining a safe working environment.
Handle and prepare materials, tools, and equipment for cladding installation. You’ll ensure all resources are ready, secure, and suitable for the task.
Carry out the full installation of sheeting and cladding systems following technical specs and safety standards. You’ll demonstrate accuracy, quality, and weatherproofing.
After completing the 6 core units, you'll follow one of the two specialist Pathways. In Pathway 1 – Roof and Wall Sheeting and Cladding, you’ll complete 2 additional mandatory units focused on installing rainwater goods and working with curved or complex roof and wall structures. This pathway is ideal for cladders involved in large-scale external envelope installations on industrial and commercial buildings.
In Pathway 2 – Rainscreen Wall Cladding Systems, you’ll complete 2 additional mandatory units covering the installation and maintenance of ventilated rainscreen cladding. This pathway suits professionals working on modern façade systems, often used in high-rise residential or commercial developments to improve aesthetics, insulation, and weather protection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the NVQ Level 3 is assessed through on-site evidence, so you can complete it from any location in the UK where you're actively working in cladding.
You don’t need formal qualifications, but you must be an experienced cladding operative currently working on-site. This NVQ is designed for those with a solid track record in cladding installation.
Yes — if your employer is CITB-registered, they may be able to claim grant funding for your NVQ Level 3.
Yes — you can apply for the CSCS Red Experienced Worker Card once you're registered on the course and have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.
No — there are no classroom sessions or written tests. The NVQ is entirely evidence-based and assessed in the workplace.
You’ll submit real work evidence like photos, videos, method statements, job sheets, and a witness testimony. You'll also answer a few short knowledge-based questions.
You’ll receive one-to-one guidance from a qualified assessor who will help you gather evidence, track your progress, and guide you through to completion.
Most learners complete within 3–4 weeks, but you’ll have up to 12 months if needed. It depends on how quickly you can gather and submit your evidence.
No — it’s not pass/fail in the traditional sense. Your assessor will work with you to ensure your portfolio meets the required standard before sign-off.
Yes — the NVQ is designed to fit around your job. All assessment is done via on-site evidence submission with remote support.
Your assessor will review your portfolio and, once verified, you’ll receive your certificate. You can then apply for your CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card.
Yes — once you’ve completed the NVQ Level 3 and passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Skilled Workers, you’ll be eligible to apply for the Gold Card.
With a Level 3 qualification, you can move into higher-paying roles such as lead cladding installer, fixing supervisor, façade system specialist, or self-employed contractor.
Level 2 certifies core installation skills. Level 3 is for experienced operatives and covers advanced systems, curved or complex surfaces, and even supervisory-level responsibilities.
