Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
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Community Location
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This qualification enables the learner to demonstrate and recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate their competence in a real workplace environment so that they can work as an Insulation and Building treatments Operative within the construction industry. 

There are a number of specialisms in the sector and the qualification has been developed with Pathways to allow as wide an uptake as possible. 

All work must be completed following Industry recognised Safe Working Practices and in accordance with relevant legislation.

Learners will undertake 1 Pathway to achieve the NVQ. They may decide to undertake further pathways and this can be discussed on successful enrolment.

What you will study

Pathways Covered:

Pathway 1 - Room in Roof
Pathway 2 - Park Homes 
Pathway 3 - Hybrid Wall
Pathway 4 - Insulating Framed Sections of Buildings (Covers Flat Roof, Pitched Roof and Warm Roof)
Pathway 5 - External Wall Insulation Boarder
Pathway 6 - External Wall Insulation Finisher
Pathway 7 - External Wall Insulation Boarder and Finisher
Pathway 8 - Internal Insulation (Walls)

Entry requirements

Candidates must have experience in their chosen area of skill.
Candidates must have basic level of literacy.
Candidates must be in some form of employment or have access to an observable working situation.
Basic IT skills may be required but is not essential.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

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Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

7.5 hours per week

Location

Community Location
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSIBT3
L3

Qualification

GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction)