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Advanced Wall Tiler NVQ
Advanced Wall Tiler NVQ
The Advanced Wall Tiler NVQ Level 3 assesses experienced wall tilers working at an advanced level. Awarded by GQA, it is the route 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 senior tilers handling complex wall tiling — intricate setting out, specialist materials, complex details and supervising quality — Level 3 recognises craft mastery beyond the Level 2 standard.
Evidence is gathered from your advanced live work remotely or on site, typically over 4–8 weeks.
Qualification Structure
Key information
| Full title | GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling (Construction) |
| Qualification code | 603/3240/2 |
| 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 wall tilers working at advanced craft level who want 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
On completion you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card with the CSCS HS&E test.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Level 2 first?
Not necessarily — if your work is already at advanced level it can be assessed directly at Level 3.
Which card does Level 3 give?
Gold CSCS Advanced Craft (with the HS&E test).
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.