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In Situ Flooring Operative NVQ
In Situ Flooring Operative NVQ
The In Situ Flooring Operative NVQ Level 2 assesses operatives placing and finishing in situ concrete floors. It leads to the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card. It costs £750 fixed with no VAT, typically takes 4–8 weeks with assessment carried out remotely or on site from your normal work — no exams, no classroom, and leads to the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card.
Qualification Overview
If you place, level and finish in situ concrete floors — slabs, toppings and wearing surfaces, laser screeding and surface finishing — this pathway of the Specialist Concrete Occupations NVQ formally recognises your competence.
Assessment is evidence-based from your live flooring work, remotely or on site anywhere in the UK, typically over 4–8 weeks.
Qualification Structure
Key information
| Full title | Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) — In Situ Flooring / Concrete Finisher |
| Qualification code | 610/3416/2 |
| Level | 2 |
| Awarding body | GQA |
| Typical completion | 4–8 weeks |
| Assessment | Remote or on-site evidence — no exams, no classroom |
| Typical CSCS route | Blue CSCS Skilled Worker |
Who this NVQ is for
Experienced in situ concrete flooring operatives and finishing gangs who need a recognised qualification and the Blue CSCS card.
Entry requirements
You need to be working in the role (or able to evidence recent competent work) so an assessor can gather real workplace evidence. No exams and no classroom — your day-to-day work is the evidence.
CSCS card route
With this Level 2 NVQ plus the CITB HS&E operatives test you can apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card — proof of qualified status on any UK site.
Frequently asked questions
Does laser screed work count?
Yes — laser screeding, hand screeding and finishing operations can all form part of your evidence.
Cost?
£750 fixed, no VAT.
Do I need to attend a centre?
No — assessment is remote or on site from your normal work.
What candidates say
“Great experience and Joseph was a great assessor helping me with Level 5 lifting operations. Thank you.”
Paul Davies — Verified Google review ↗
What card does this NVQ lead to?
Leads to the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card
On completion you can apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card, proving competence in your trade.
Your NVQ pathway
- Level 2 Skilled
- Level 3 Advanced
- Level 4 Supervisor
- Level 5 Senior Supervisor
- Level 6 Manager
Your current qualification is highlighted. Progress up the pathway as your career develops.
How the e-portfolio assessment works
- Enrol and be assigned a dedicated occupational assessor.
- Gather workplace evidence — photos, videos, witness statements — via our online portal.
- Complete a professional discussion and observations against the 610/0052/9 standards.
- Certification, then apply to CSCS for your card.