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Cladding Repair & Refurbishment NVQ
Cladding Repair & Refurbishment NVQ
The Cladding Repair & Refurbishment NVQ Level 2 assesses operatives repairing, replacing and refurbishing cladding systems. 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 work on cladding repair and refurbishment — panel replacement, recladding and remediation projects, sheet and flashing repairs, refurbishing existing envelopes to current standards — this pathway of the Cladding Occupations NVQ recognises your competence.
Assessment is evidence-based from your live repair and refurbishment 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 Cladding Occupations (Construction) |
| Qualification code | 601/8330/5 |
| 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
Cladding operatives on repair, recladding and remediation contracts 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 remediation / recladding work count as evidence?
Yes — strip-out, panel replacement, fire-barrier and interface work on remediation projects is ideal evidence.
Cost?
£750 fixed, no VAT.
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.