November 2014 update
This month’s update includes recently accredited and updated NVQs, 19+ funding for new qualifications, and looking ahead to potential projects in 2014/15.
NVQ updates to new National Occupational Standards during 2014/15
Please find below a summary of the NVQs that are being updated and a list of recently accredited and updated qualifications.
Please note that approval for the new versions has been transferred automatically, where the update has already taken place.
Recently accredited qualifications and new versions
| 601/4793/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4297/2 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4293/5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services - Construction Operations (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4772/6 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4788/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Steelfixing Occupations (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4233/9 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Thermal Insulation (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4232/7 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction |
| 601/4776/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Supervising Lifts (Construction) (QCF) |
| 601/4787/8 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management (QCF) |
| 601/4771/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) (QCF) |
Full list of NVQs to be updated
| 600/4019/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 May 2015 |
| 600/4016/6 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Specialist Concrete Occupations - Background Preparation and Profiling (Construction) QCF) | Amendment for 1 May 2015 |
| 600/4031/2 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/4033/6 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 May 2015 |
| 600/4068/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 May 2015 |
| 600/4069/5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 May 2015 |
| 600/4132/8 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Steelfixing Occupations (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/4213/8 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Thermal Insulations (Construction) (QCF) | New version launched 1 September 2014 |
| 600/4183/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) (QCF) | New version launched 1 September 2014. Note change in level from L3 to L4 |
| 600/4127/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Supervising Lifts (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 November 2014. Note change in level from L3 to L4 |
| 600/3992/9 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) (QCF) | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 500/9535/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management (QCF) | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/9093/5 | Pearson Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/9091/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/9096/0 | Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/9087/X | Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services - Construction Operations | New version launched 1 September 2014 |
| 600/9376/6 | Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Maintenance Operations | New version launched 1 September 2014. Note change to title 'Building Maintenance Multi Trade Refurbishment and Repair' |
| 600/9082/0 | Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services - Highways Maintenance (Incident Support Unit Operations) | Amendment for 1 November 2014 |
| 600/9085/6 | Level 2 Diploma in Applied Waterproof Membranes | Amendment for 1 May 2015 |
19+ funding for new qualifications
At Pearson we require evidence of employer or professional body support to secure funding for adult learners for any new qualifications.
We are pleased to confirm that we have secured funding for 19+ learners for the following new qualification, when taken as a stand-alone qualification:
- 601/4232/7 Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) (QCF)
Support from your employers is needed to secure SFA 19+ funding for the remaining qualifications which we have recently developed (see above list).
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF) QN: 601/1861/1
This is a reminder that from July 2014 this qualification meets the new requirements for achievement of the CSCS Green Card for Labourers. This 4-credit qualification is live and available for centres to deliver. We provide a free BTEC workbook assessment to all approved centres mapped to the qualification learning outcomes.
2014/15 projects
We are currently scoping a number of potential new developments for projects to launch during 2014/15. We would greatly appreciate your input into this, especially if you have particular demand from learners or employers to deliver any of the following qualifications or simply to confirm you support the proposed developments.
Engineering Surveying Operations Level 2 NVQ
Employers working on the Crossrail project have identified a need for an NVQ to cover the competence of a 'Chain person' role carrying out technical support in Construction and Civil Engineering Surveying. It would provide progression to other technical roles at level 3 in Surveying, covered by existing qualifications such as Construction Contracting Operations. Currently there are no qualifications to cover this occupation at level 2. Discussions are in place to develop this as a Trailblazer project under the reformed Apprenticeship standards.
Building Multi-Trade Refurbishment and Repair NVQ and Technical Certificates at Level 3
This would offer a progression route from Building Multi-Trade Repair and Refurbishment (which replaces the Building Maintenance NVQ by November 2014).
Streetworks qualification
A competence qualification leading to the new streetworks act as a licence to practice, we're currently scoping demand to see if this can be developed.
If you have feedback on these, or any other areas in which you would like Pearson to develop qualifications please contact us.