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Advanced Mason NVQ
Advanced Mason NVQ
The Advanced Mason NVQ Level 3 assesses experienced masons working on advanced masonry elements. It leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card. It costs £950 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 Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card.
Qualification Overview
For masons on advanced work — stone and specialist masonry, complex features, repairs and conservation-adjacent elements — this pathway of the Trowel Occupations NVQ recognises advanced craft competence.
Evidence comes from your live masonry work, remotely or on site, typically over 4–8 weeks.
Qualification Structure
Key information
| Full title | Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) |
| Qualification code | 610/0501/0 |
| Level | 3 |
| Awarding body | GQA |
| Typical completion | 4–8 weeks |
| Assessment | Remote or on-site evidence — no exams, no classroom |
| Typical CSCS route | Gold CSCS Advanced Craft |
Who this NVQ is for
Experienced masons working on advanced masonry seeking the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft 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 3 NVQ plus the CITB HS&E test you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card — recognition of advanced craft competence.
Frequently asked questions
Does heritage or repair masonry count?
Yes — advanced repair, specialist and feature masonry can all form part of your portfolio.
Cost?
£950 fixed, no VAT.
What candidates say
“Completed my NVQ for dumper and roller. The course has been very informative, very good assessor.”
jakub palak — Verified Google review ↗
What card does this NVQ lead to?
Leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card
On completion you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft 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.