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Power Float Operative NVQ
Power Float Operative NVQ
The Power Float Operative NVQ Level 2 assesses operatives power floating and finishing 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
For operatives producing power-floated and trowelled concrete finishes — ride-on and pedestrian machines, timing the pour, panning and final trowelling — this pathway evidences concrete finishing competence.
Your assessor gathers evidence from live floor pours, remotely or on site, 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
Power float operators and concrete finishers who need formal recognition 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
Ride-on and pedestrian floats both count?
Yes — evidence can come from any power floating and finishing plant you operate.
Cost?
£750 fixed, no VAT.
What candidates say
“Banksman excavation course completed with this company. Very professional and easy to work with.”
Ciaran Betteley — 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.