This qualification is structured to cater for seven disciplines
within this industry sector. The seven disciplines are: Ceiling
Fixing, Partitioning, Dry Lining - Fixing, Dry Lining - Finishing,
Access Flooring, Cavity Barrier Installation and Fixer &
Sheeter.
Qualification offered in and the approved age
ranges
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS,
DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the
governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges,
users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications
are suitable for all age ranges.
Progression
This qualification features multiple options routes. Candidates can
progress to other Construction awards at level 2, or to further
supervisory qualifications. They can also achieve other associated
routes in this area.
The qualification offers employment opportunities as learners
are demonstrating occupational competence by qualification
achievement.
Potential job occupations
Ceiling Fixer
Dry Liner
Qualification sector/subject area
Qualification sub-areas
05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
05.2 Building and Construction
Overall assessment method for the
qualification
The NVQ is internally assessed and externally verified.
External quality control is achieved through an effective
external verifier sampling process together with an annual approved
centre risk rating system. External Verifiers have no links with
the centres being verified.
Qualification structure summary
Candidates must complete all units from Group A plus one
optional route from Group B.
Qualification structure
A - Mandatory
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R/102/3275 - Conform to general workplace safety
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Y/102/3276 - Conform to efficient work practices
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D/102/3277 - Move and handle resources
B - Optional Routes
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A - Ceiling Fixing
L/103/1276 - Install Suspended Ceiling Systems
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B - Partitioning
R/103/1277 - Install Proprietary Partition Systems
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Y/103/1278 - Remove and Relocate Proprietary Partition
Systems
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C - Dry Lining - Fixing
R/103/1280 - Install Dry Lining Partition Systems
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Y/103/1281 - Install Dry Linings and Encasements
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D - Dry Lining - Finishing
D/103/1282 - Finish Dry Lining Joints
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E - Access Flooring
H/103/1283 - Install Raised Access Flooring Systems
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K/103/1284 - Remove and Relocate Raised Access Flooring
Systems
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F - Cavity Barrier Installation
D/103/1279 - Install Cavity Barriers
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G - Interior Fixer and Sheeter
L/103/1147 - Install First Fixing Components
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R/103/1280 - Install Dry Lining Partition Systems
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R/103/1151 - Set Up and Use Circular Saws
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Y/103/1281 - Install Dry Linings and Encasements