NVQ Level 3 in Stonemasonry – Banker Masonry

What is the Level 3 NVQ in Stonemasonry – Banker Masonry?

The Level 3 NVQ in Stonemasonry – Banker Masonry is a qualification for experienced stonemasons working with precision-cut stone in a workshop environment.

It recognises your ability to follow detailed templates, shape stone by hand or machine, and produce complex components to exact standards. As a work-based qualification assessed on site, it leads directly to the CSCS Gold Card — proving you’ve reached an advanced level in your trade.

Who Should Take the Level 3 NVQ in Banker Masonry?

This qualification is for experienced stonemasons who carry out banker masonry work in a workshop or banker’s shop environment.

If you're responsible for producing detailed stone components from templates and drawings — such as mouldings, lintels, and arches — this qualification proves your skillset to industry standards.

To enrol, you must already be working in the trade and have access to relevant work-based evidence.

What’s Covered in the NVQ?

To complete the Level 3 NVQ in Banker Masonry, you’ll need to demonstrate your competence across a set of mandatory units. These reflect the day-to-day responsibilities of a skilled banker mason working in a workshop environment.

The qualification covers:

• Following health and safety procedures in a workshop setting
• Planning and preparing materials, tools, and workspace for each job
• Communicating effectively and working as part of a site team
• Applying the correct methods and sequences for stone preparation
• Creating complex templates and moulds to exact measurements
• Producing high-precision banker masonry components ready for installation

What’s the Process for Completing this NVQ?

To complete this NVQ, you’ll need to provide work-based evidence that shows your competence as a banker mason. There are no exams — everything is assessed through the work you do on site.

Once you enrol, you’ll get access to an online learning portal (LMS) where you can upload evidence, track your progress, and communicate with your assessor.

Your assessor will support you throughout the process — including site visits, portfolio guidance, and help with the written knowledge questions.

Evidence can include:

• Photographs of your stonework
• Job sheets or method statements
• Site documents (e.g. risk assessments)
• Witness testimonies from supervisors or clients
• Answers to short written knowledge questions

Once your portfolio is complete and verified, you’ll be awarded your NVQ and can apply for the CSCS Gold Card.

How Long Does it Take to Complete this NVQ?

Most learners complete the Level 3 NVQ in Banker Masonry within 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how quickly you can gather and upload your evidence.

You’ll have access to the course for up to 12 months, so you can work at your own pace alongside your job.

🕒 There are no set start dates — you can begin whenever you're ready.

How is the Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry Level 3 Assessed?

This NVQ is assessed entirely through your work on site — there are no exams or classroom sessions. Instead, you'll prove your skills by gathering real evidence from your day-to-day tasks as a banker mason.

After you enrol, you’ll be assigned a qualified assessor who will guide you through the process. You’ll upload your evidence to an online learning portal (LMS) and your assessor will review it regularly. They may also carry out a site visit to observe your stonework in person and verify your competence.

You’ll also complete a few short written knowledge questions — all online — with full support if needed.

The type of evidence you may be asked to submit includes:

• Photos of your finished stone components
• Method statements explaining how you completed a task
• Job sheets, drawings, or cutting lists
• Risk assessments or site documentation
• Witness statements from a supervisor or site manager
• Videos of you using tools or following safety procedures

You don’t need to prepare this all at once — your assessor will help you build your portfolio gradually as you go. If you're already working as a banker mason, you're likely already producing most of the evidence needed.

What Are the Entry Requirements for this NVQ?

To enrol on this course, you must already be working as a banker mason — ideally in a workshop or banker’s shop setting where you regularly produce stone components from drawings or templates.

You’ll need access to real, ongoing work that allows you to gather evidence for your portfolio.

While there are no formal academic requirements, this NVQ is designed for experienced stonemasons — it's not suitable for complete beginners or apprentices.

What Will I Receive After Completing this NVQ?

Once you’ve successfully completed the NVQ, you’ll receive an official certificate confirming your achievement of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Stonemasonry (Construction) – Banker Masonry.

With this certificate, you’ll be eligible to apply for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card, which proves your competence on site and is often required for higher-level roles.