Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete – Drilling & Sawing

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete – Drilling & Sawing is a competence-based construction NVQ delivered as GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) – Concrete Drilling & Sawing (awarded by GQA, a CITB-approved centre). Assessed entirely in your workplace via remote e-portfolio — no exams, nationwide. Popular pathways: Concrete Driller, Concrete Drilling & Sawing, Concrete Sawyer. 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.

Awarding bodyGQA (CITB-approved)

Qualification No.603/4460/X

Level2

CSCS cardBlue CSCS Skilled Worker

DeliveryRemote or on-site assessment + e-portfolio, nationwide

Price
£750

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Qualification Overview

Qualification Structure

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete – Drilling & Sawing is built from mandatory and optional units. You complete all mandatory units, plus optional units chosen to match your pathway.

Mandatory units Required — all 4

You must complete all 4 mandatory units.

Unit no.	Unit title	Level	Credit
A/503/1170	Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace	1	2
J/503/1169	Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace	2	3
F/503/1171	Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace	2	5
R/617/5849	Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace	2	10

Optional units Choose to suit your pathway

Select and complete the optional units chosen with your assessor to match the tasks you carry out on site.

Unit no.	Unit title	Level	Credit
J/617/5850	(Pathway 1 – Concrete Drilling) Reshaping using Hand Sawing Techniques in the Workplace	2	21
L/617/5851	(Pathway 1 – Concrete Drilling) Forming Drill Holes or Core in the Structural Fabric (Diamond core bits) in the	2	18
J/617/5850	(Pathway 2 – Concrete Sawing) Reshaping using Hand Sawing Techniques in the Workplace	2	21
R/617/5852	(Pathway 2 – Concrete Sawing) Forming Saw cuts in Structural Fabric Material in the Workplace	2	19
J/617/5850	(Pathway 3 – Concrete Drilling and Sawing) Reshaping using Hand Sawing Techniques in the Workplace	2	21
L/617/5851	(Pathway 3 – Concrete Drilling and Sawing) Forming Drill Holes or Core in the Structural Fabric (Diamond core bits) in the	2	18
R/617/5852	(Pathway 3 – Concrete Drilling and Sawing) Forming Saw cuts in Structural Fabric Material in the Workplace	2	19

Qualification facts

Qualification number (QAN): 603/4460/X
Total credits: 20
Assessment method: Portfolio of Evidence (workplace observation, witness testimony, professional discussion and knowledge questions)

Available pathway

This qualification is delivered as GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) – Concrete Drilling & Sawing — a single competence-based NVQ with a choice of specialist pathways. You qualify in the pathway that matches the work you already do on site, assessed by remote e-portfolio. Available pathways include Concrete Driller, Concrete Drilling & Sawing, Concrete Sawyer.

Concrete Driller
Concrete Drilling & Sawing
Concrete Sawyer

Popular routes include diamond drilling, coring, drilling and sawing, concrete sawing, hand sawing, wall saw. Tell us your trade and we’ll confirm the right pathway and CSCS card outcome (Blue CSCS Skilled Worker).

What CSCS card does this NVQ lead to?

Blue CSCS Skilled Worker

On successful completion this NVQ supports a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card application, subject to current CSCS card-finder rules.

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 get matched to an occupationally-competent assessor.
Gather evidence of your real work on site — photos, videos, witness statements and a professional discussion.
Your assessor reviews your Concrete Driller / Concrete Drilling & Sawing evidence against the standards.
On completion, GQA certificates your NVQ and you apply for your CSCS card.

Entry requirements

You are already working in the occupation this qualification covers, as an employee or self-employed.

To start this qualification you need:

A relevant job to be assessed in. This is a competence qualification, so you must have access to real work of the right type while you are registered. No workplace, no evidence.
Proof of identity — a passport, driving licence or similar, as the awarding body requires.
A National Insurance number, so we can obtain your Unique Learner Number.
Enough English to explain your work to your assessor and to talk through your evidence.
A device with a camera — a phone is fine. Evidence is photos and short videos of your own work, uploaded to your e-portfolio.

You do not need: any prior qualification, any classroom attendance, or to sit an exam. Assessment is entirely in your workplace via a remote e-portfolio, nationwide.

Tell us about any support need, disability or learning difficulty when you enrol and we will arrange reasonable adjustments — it does not affect whether you can take the qualification.

The awarding body sets the final entry criteria for each qualification. If you are not sure whether your current role gives you the right evidence, ask us before you book — we would rather tell you honestly than register you for something you cannot complete.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this NVQ take?

There are no exams and no fixed end date — most learners complete their e-portfolio in a matter of weeks once evidence gathering is under way.

Are there any exams?

No. This is a competence-based NVQ assessed entirely from evidence of your real work, gathered via remote e-portfolio nationwide.

Which pathway should I choose?

Pick the pathway that matches your day-to-day role — Concrete Driller, Concrete Drilling & Sawing, Concrete Sawyer. Our team will confirm the best fit for your CSCS card goal.