Qualification Specification Construction Building Level 3 · 2017-10-31 · Qualification Specification: Construction Building Page 8 of 27 1.6. Progression Opportunities Those completing

Qualification Specification

Construction Building

Level 3

Version 1.0

(September 2016)

Qualification Specification: Construction Building

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This qualification specification covers the following qualification:

Qualification Number

Qualification Title

601/8740/2 Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)

601/8743/8 Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)

601/8744/X Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Construction)


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About this qualification specification

This qualification specification is intended for tutors, assessors, Internal Quality Assurers, Centre Quality Managers and other staff within Gateway Qualifications recognised centres and/or prospective centres. It sets out what is required of the learner in order to achieve the qualification. It also contains information specific to managing and delivering the qualification including specific quality assurance requirements. The guide should be read in conjunction with the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook and other publications available on the website which contain more detailed guidance on assessment and verification practice. In order to offer this qualification you must be a Gateway Qualifications recognised centre. If your centre is not yet recognised, please contact our Development Team to discuss becoming a Gateway Qualifications Recognised Centre: Telephone: 01206 911211 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/recognition

http://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/recognition


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Contents

About this qualification specification .................................................................................... 4

1. Qualification Information ............................................................................................... 6

1.1. About the qualification ........................................................................................... 6

1.2. Objective ............................................................................................................... 6

1.3. Key Facts .............................................................................................................. 7

1.4. Achievement methodology .................................................................................... 7

1.5. Geographical Coverage ........................................................................................ 7

1.6. Progression Opportunities ..................................................................................... 8

1.7. Relationship with other frameworks ....................................................................... 8

1.8. Funding ................................................................................................................. 9

1.9. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ............................................................................ 9

2. Learner Entry Requirements ...................................................................................... 10

2.1. Age ..................................................................................................................... 10

2.2. Prior Qualifications or Units ................................................................................. 10

2.3. Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding ................................................................. 10

2.4. Restrictions ......................................................................................................... 11

2.5. Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs ................ 11

2.6. Additional Requirements/Guidance ..................................................................... 12

2.7. Recruiting Learners with Integrity ........................................................................ 12

3. Achieving the Qualification ......................................................................................... 13

3.1. Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and Unit List) ............................... 13

3.2. Recognition of Prior Learning .............................................................................. 22

3.3. Links to other qualifications ................................................................................. 22

4. Assessment and Quality Assurance ........................................................................... 23

4.1. Method of Assessment ........................................................................................ 23

4.2. Assessment Materials ......................................................................................... 23

4.3. Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements ........................................................ 23

4.4. Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements ........................................... 23

4.5. Qualification-Specific Internal Quality Assurer Requirements .............................. 24

4.6. Qualification-Specific Quality Assurance Requirements ...................................... 25

4.7. Additional Requirements/Guidance ..................................................................... 25

5. What to do next .......................................................................................................... 26

6. Gateway Qualifications ............................................................................................... 26


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1. Qualification Information

1.1. About the qualification

The qualifications have been approved by Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. The qualifications have been developed for delivery in a working environment which means that learners need to be in the workplace to undertake this qualification. The aim of this framework is to attract, retain and develop talent into a range of craft occupations at Advanced Level 3 in construction building, and provide progression to supervisory and management level, in order to provide the industry with a well-trained productive workforce. They aim to: 1. Attract new people from a range of diverse backgrounds into construction building to broaden the industry talent pool in England. 2. To provide broad-based training for a range of craft occupations in construction building in order to retain staff and increase productivity. 3. To provide a structured career path for craft occupations to progress to higher level jobs higher level jobs using further and higher education

1.2. Objective

The objective of these qualifications is to confirm competence in an occupational role within construction.


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1.3. Key Facts

Qualification Title Total Qualification

Time

Guided Learning

Credit Value

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)

1500 501 150

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)

980 327 98

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Construction)

1230 345 123

Total Qualification Time is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could be reasonably expected to be required for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification. Total Qualification Time is comprised of the following two elements:

• the number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for Guided Learning, and

• an estimate of the number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place by – but, unlike Guided Learning, not under the Immediate Guidance or Supervision of – a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

1.4. Achievement methodology

The qualifications will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through Gateway Qualifications’ Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment.

1.5. Geographical Coverage

This qualification has been approved by Ofqual to be offered in England.


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1.6. Progression Opportunities

Those completing the Level 3 NVQ qualifications could progress onto related Level 3 knowledge qualifications or onto Level 4 qualifications or foundation degrees in a related subject area.

1.7. Relationship with other frameworks

These qualifications are written to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by CITB. They provide a significant amount of knowledge, understanding and skills development that underpins occupational competence in construction within building trades.


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1.8. Funding

For information regarding potential sources of funding please visit the following websites; The Education Funding Agency http://www.gov.uk/efa The Skills Funding Agency https://www.gov.uk/sfa

1.9. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

It is Gateway Qualifications’ aim that there shall be equal opportunities within this organisation and in all the services it provides and within its recognised centres and via the services they provide and so meet the organisation’s legal responsibilities to prevent discrimination. In particular it is the organisation’s intention that there should be no discrimination on the grounds of a protected characteristic including age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation. It is acknowledged that this is not an exhaustive list.

http://www.gov.uk/efa

https://www.gov.uk/sfa


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2. Learner Entry Requirements

2.1. Age

The approved age range for these qualifications is 16+.

2.2. Prior Qualifications or Units

There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications or units prior to undertaking this/these qualifications.

2.3. Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding

There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding. Learners will come from a diverse range of backgrounds, with a range of experience, age, personal achievements. Examples include learners who have:

o completed the STEP into construction project o completed the women and work sector pathways initiative (W&WSPI) o previously worked in construction e.g. as a labourer o completed a young apprenticeship scheme (14-16) in construction o achieved a Construction and Built Environment Diploma (14–19) o completed the Foundation Learning Tier (a craft occupation at Level 1) o achieved A Levels and GCSEs o completed work experience in the industry and have a positive attitude

towards working in construction o taken part in the Construction Youth Trust that supports young people’s

journey to work o completed an intermediate construction apprenticeship or other Level 2

construction qualifications o a suitable level of physical fitness to perform aspects of the job (e.g. moving

and handling resources, placing and fixing materials) o had a military career in the Royal Engineers

• achieved GCSEs or A levels

• achieved QCF Awards, Certificates or Diplomas

• undertaken an intermediate or advanced level apprenticeship such as IT application specialist, IT software, web and telecoms professional, Marketing, Business and Administration, Social Media and Digital Marketing

• achieved a (14-19) Foundation or Higher Diploma or related Diplomas in Business, Administration, Information Technology and Marketing


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2.4. Restrictions

There are no restrictions to entry.

2.5. Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs

Gateway Qualifications and recognised centres have a responsibility to ensure that the process of assessment is robust and fair and allows the learner to show what they know and can do without compromising the assessment criteria. Gateway Qualification has a duty to permit a reasonable adjustment where an assessment arrangement would put a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to someone who is not disabled. The following adaptations are examples of what may be considered for the purposes of facilitating access, as long as they do not impact on any competence standards being tested:

• adapting assessment materials;

• adaptation of the physical environment for access purposes;

• adaptation to equipment;

• assessment material in an enlarged format or Braille;

• assessment material on coloured paper or in audio format;

• British Sign Language (BSL);

• changing or adapting the assessment method;

• changing usual assessment arrangements;

• extra time, e.g. assignment extensions;

• language modified assessment material;

• practical assistant;

• prompter;

• providing assistance during assessment;

• reader;

• scribe;

• transcript;

• use of assistive software;

• using assistive technology;

• use of CCTV, coloured overlays, low vision aids;

• use of a different assessment location;

• use of ICT/responses using electronic devices.

It is important to note that not all of the adjustments (as above) will be reasonable, permissible or practical in particular situations. The learner may not need, nor be allowed the same adjustment for all assessments. Learners should be fully involved in any decisions about adjustments/adaptations. This will


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ensure that individual needs can be met, whilst still bearing in mind the specified assessment criteria for a particular qualification. A reasonable adjustment for a particular learner may be unique to that individual and may not be included in the list of available access arrangements specified above. Details on how to make adjustments for learners is set out in the Reasonable Adjustment and Special Considerations Policy and Procedures.

2.6. Additional Requirements/Guidance

There are no additional rules or guidance regarding learner entry requirements.

2.7. Recruiting Learners with Integrity

It is vital that centres recruit with integrity with regard to qualifications. Centres must ensure that learners have the correct information and advice on their selected qualification(s) and that the qualification(s) will meet their needs. The recruitment process must include the centre assessing each potential learner and making justifiable and professional judgements about the learner’s potential to successfully complete the assessment and achieve the qualification. Such an assessment must identify, where appropriate, the support that will be made available to the learner to facilitate access to the qualification.

3. Achieving the Qualification

3.1. Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and Unit List)

The knowledge, skills and understanding that will be assessed as part of the qualification are set out within the unit specifications. These include the learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. These are detailed below. For information on Recognition of Prior Learning please see section 3.2.

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations To achieve this qualification a minimum of 150 credits need to be attained. This comprises the mandatory units plus one optional unit. Mandatory Units (Group A) Learners must complete all mandatory units.

Unit Reference Number

Unit Title Level Credit Value

Guided Learning

H/508/1853 Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace

Level 3 11 37

Y/508/1915 Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace

Level 3 10 33

D/508/1754 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

Level 1 2 7

M/508/1919 Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace

Level 5 8 27

H/508/1920 Erecting Complex Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Level 3 30 100

J/508/1862 Erecting Masonry Structures in the Workplace Level 2 27 90

A/508/1907 Setting Out Complex Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Level 3 26 87

L/508/1863 Setting Out Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Level 2 22 73

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Optional Units (Group B) Learners must complete all mandatory units.



Guided Learning

R/508/1864 Erecting Masonry Cladding in the Workplace Level 2 24 80

Y/508/1865 Erecting Thin Joint Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Level 2 23 77

M/508/1869 Installing Drainage in the Workplace Level 2 19 63

L/508/1832 Maintaining Slate and Tile Roofing in the Workplace

Level 2 14 47

K/508/1868 Placing and Finishing Non-specialist Concrete in the Workplace

Level 2 21 70

H/508/1867 Producing External Solid Render Finishes in the Workplace

Level 2 22 73

D/508/1866 Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace

Level 2 22 73

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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) To achieve this qualification a minimum of 98 credits need to be attained. This comprises the mandatory units plus one pathway. Mandatory Units (Group A) The learner must complete all mandatory units attaining 31 credits.



Guided Learning


Level 3 11 37


Level 3 10 33


Level 1 2 7


Level 5 8 27

Pathways (Group B)

Leaners complete one pathway. Pathway 1 Site Carpentry (B1) Learners must achieve the mandatory unit plus two optional units to attain a total of 115 credits for this pathway. Mandatory Units (Group B1-A) Learners must complete the mandatory units.



Guided Learning

M/508/1922 Installing bespoke first fixing components in the workplace

Level 3 20 67

T/508/1923 Installing bespoke second fixing components in the workplace

Level 3 25 83

L/508/1846 Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace

Level 2 24 80

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Optional Units (Group B1-B) Learners must complete a minimum of 2 units to attain 46 credits from this group.



Guided Learning

K/508/1921 Erecting Complex Roof Structure Carcassing Components in the Workplace

Level 3 26 87

J/508/1845 Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace

Level 2 20 67

A/508/1826 Maintaining non-structural or structural components in the workplace

Level 3 29 97

Pathway 2 Architectural Joinery (B2) Learners must complete the mandatory units to attain 70 credits from this group. Mandatory Units (Group B2-A)



Guided Learning

R/508/1895 Manufacturing bespoke architectural joinery products in the workplace

Level 3 25 83

H/508/1898 Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the workplace

Level 2 19 63

R/508/1900 Marking out from Setting Out Details for Routine Architectural Joinery Products in the Workplace

Level 2 12 40

R/508/1847 Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace

Level 2 14 47

Optional Units (Group B2-B) Learners must attain 20 credits from this group.



Guided Learning

Y/508/1901 Producing CAD Setting Out Details in the Workplace

Level 3 30 100

F/508/1911 Producing setting out details for bespoke architectural joinery products in the workplace

Level 3 20 67

F/508/1908 Setting Up and Using Fixed Machinery in the Workplace

Level 3 24 80

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Pathway 3 Wheelwrighting (B3) Learners must attain 20 credits from this group. Mandatory Units (Group B3-A) Learners must complete the mandatory units to attain 79 credits.



Guided Learning

D/508/1897 Manufacturing Bespoke Wheelwrighting Products in the Workplace

Level 3 29 97

T/508/1873 Manufacturing Routine Wheelwrighting Products in the Workplace

Level 2 24 80

A/508/1874 Marking Out from Setting Out Details for Routine Wheelwrighting Products in the Workplace

Level 2 12 40

M/508/1905 Producing Setting Out Details for Routine Wheelwrighting Products in the Workplace

Level 2 14 47

Optional Units (Group B3-B) Learners must attain a minimum of 20 credits from this group.



Guided Learning

F/508/1875 Producing Setting Out Details for Bespoke Wheelwrighting Products in the Workplace

Level 3 20 67


Level 3 24 80

Pathway 4 Shopfitting (B4) Learners must complete the mandatory units to attain 73 credits.



Guided Learning

J/508/1876 Installing Shopfitting Fitments in the Workplace Level 2 13 43

L/508/1877 Installing Shopfitting Frames and Finishings in the Workplace

Level 2 23 77

R/508/1878 Installing Shopfronts and Finishings in the Workplace

Level 2 13 43


Level 3 24 80

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Pathway 5 Shopfitting Bench Work (B5) Learners must complete the mandatory units plus one optional unit to attain a minimum of 90 credits. Mandatory Units (Group B5-A) Learners must complete the mandatory units to attain 79 credits.



Guided Learning

Y/508/1896 Manufacturing Bespoke Shopfitting Products in the Workplace

Level 3 25 83

L/508/1880 Manufacturing Routine Shopfitting Products in the Workplace

Level 2 19 63

T/508/1887 Marking Out from Setting Out Details for Routine Shopfitting Products in the Workplace

Level 2 12 40

Y/508/1879 Producing Setting Out Details for Routine Shopfitting Products in the Workplace

Level 2 14 47

Optional Units (Group B5-B) Learners must attain a minimum of 20 credits from this group. Unit Reference Number


Guided Learning


Level 3 30 100

J/508/1912 Producing Setting Out Details for Bespoke Shopfitting Products in the Workplace

Level 3 20 67

M/508/1886 Producing Wood and Wood-based Products Using Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically Controlled _CNC/NC_ Machinery in the Workplace

Level 2 22 73


Level 3 24 80

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Pathway 6 Structural Post and Beam Carpentry (B6) Learners must complete the mandatory units plus two optional units to attain a minimum of 67 credits. Mandatory Units (Group B6-A) Learners must complete the mandatory units to attain 35 credits.



Guided Learning

H/508/1927 Designing and Fabricating Structural Timber

Connections in the Workplace Level 3 35 117

Optional Units (Group B6-B) Learners must attain a minimum of 20 credits from this group.



Guided Learning

D/508/1916 Conserving or Restoring Heavy Timber Framework in the Workplace

Level 3 32 107

A/508/1924 Fabricating Post and Beam Components in the Workplace

Level 3 33 110


Level 3 30 100

M/508/1886 Producing Wood and Wood-based Products Using Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically Controlled _CNC/NC_ Machinery in the Workplace

Level 2 22 73

Pathway 7 Timber Frame Erection (B7) Learners must complete the mandatory units to attain 90 credits.



Guided Learning

K/508/1918 Co-ordinating and Confirming Dimensional Control Requirements of the Work in the Workplace

Level 3 8 27

K/508/1921 Erecting Complex Roof Structure Carcassing Components in the Workplace

Level 3 26 87

M/508/1855 Erecting timber roof structures in the workplace Level 2 23 77

K/508/1854 Erecting timber walls and floors in the workplace Level 2 23 77

J/508/1909 Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace

Level 2 10 33

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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Construction) Learners must complete all the mandatory units in A and one unit in B1 and one unit in B2. Mandatory Units (Group A) Learners must complete all units in this group.



Guided Learning

R/508/1914 Applying Paint Systems to Complex Surfaces by Brush in the Workplace

Level 3 26 87


Level 3 11 37


Level 3 10 33


Level 1 2 7


Level 5 8 27

Y/508/1753 Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace

Level 2 8 27

Y/508/1767 Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating in the workplace

Level 2 27 90

Optional Units (Group B) Learners must complete a minimum of one unit in Group B1 & a minimum of one unit in Group B2. Group A (B1) Learners must complete one unit from this group. Unit Reference Number


Guided Learning

F/508/1780 Hanging Standard Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace

Level 3 26 87

J/508/1781 Hanging Wide-width Vinyls in the Workplace Level 3 20 67

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Group B (B2) Learners must complete one unit from this group.



Guided Learning

L/508/1782 Applying Coatings by the Air Spray Method in the Workplace

Level 3 27 90

F/508/1777 Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace

Level 3 17 57

K/508/1787 Applying Coatings to Produce Textured Finishes in the Workplace

Level 2 14 47

L/508/1913 Applying Metal Leaf to Surfaces in the Workplace

Level 3 22 73

F/508/1925 Hanging Specialised Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace

Level 4 28 93

J/508/1893 Hanging Wallcoverings to Complex Surfaces in the Workplace

Level 3 32 107

H/508/1786 Installing Coving and Decorative Mouldings in the Workplace

Level 2 11 37

Y/508/1784 Producing and Applying Complex Stencil Designs in the Workplace

Level 3 21 70

M/508/1788 Producing Broken Colour Effects in the Workplace

Level 2 12 40

H/508/1903 Producing Comb Textured Finishes in the Workplace

Level 3 16 53

K/508/1904 Producing Marbling Effects in the Workplace Level 2 12 40

D/508/1902 Producing Quality Replica Grained Finishes in the Workplace

Level 4 20 67

A/508/1910 Producing Quality Replica Marble Finishes in the Workplace

Level 3 15 50

T/508/1789 Producing Stencil Designs using Pre-cut Stencil Plates in the Workplace

Level 2 12 40

T/508/1906 Producing Straight Grained Effects in the Workplace

Level 2 12 40

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3.2. Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is a process that considers if a learner can meet the specified assessment requirements through knowledge, understanding or skills that they already possess and that can contribute towards the attainment of a qualification for which they are undertaking. The process of Recognition for Prior Learning is not applicable to this qualification.

3.3. Links to other qualifications

These qualifications form the competence elements of the following pathways of the Construction Building Apprenticeship framework:

Pathway 1: Trowel Occupations Pathway 2: Wood Occupations Pathway 3: Decorative Finishing

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4. Assessment and Quality Assurance

The following are in addition to the standard assessment and quality assurance requirements set out in the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook.

4.1. Method of Assessment

4.2. Assessment Materials

There are no specific assessment materials provided for this qualification.

4.3. Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements

Centres must ensure that they have the appropriate resources in place when delivering performance units from vocational areas.

Centres must adhere to the Constructionskills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment – Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).

4.4. Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements

Centres must ensure that Assessors:

• have sufficient, verifiable, relevant current industry experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being assessed. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when judging candidates’ competence. Assessors’ experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of:

- curriculum vitae and employer endorsement or references - possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification - corporate membership of a relevant professional institution - interview

(The verification process must be recorded and available for audit)

• have sufficient occupational expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are assessing. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements

• only assess in their acknowledged area of occupational competence

• have a sound, in-depth knowledge of, and uphold the integrity of, the sector’s NOS and the Assessment Strategy (Constructionskills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment – Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and

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Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).)

• are prepared to participate in training activities for their continued professional development

• hold, or are working towards, a qualification as listed within ‘Assessing and Assuring Quality of Assessment’, either in the RQF or the SCQF:

- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - an appropriate Assessor qualification as identified by SQA Accreditation

or hold one of the following - A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods - D32/33 Assess candidate performance, using differing sources of evidence

Holders of A1 and D32/33 must assess to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learning and Development. These requirements will be monitored by Gateway Qualifications.

4.5. Qualification-Specific Internal Quality Assurer Requirements

Centres must ensure that internal quality assurers:

• have sufficient, verifiable, relevant up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being verified. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when verifying judgements about assessors’ assessment processes and decisions. Internal verifiers’ experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of:

- curriculum vitae and employer endorsement or references - possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification - corporate membership of a relevant professional institution - interview

(The verification process must be recorded and available for audit).

• have expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are verifying. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements

• have a sound, in-depth knowledge of, and uphold the integrity of, the NOS and the Assessment Strategy (this document)

• are prepared to participate in training activities for their continued professional development

• hold, or are working towards, a qualification as listed in ‘Assessing and Assuring Quality of Assessment’, either in the RQF or the SCQF:

- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process and Practice

- Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice

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- an appropriate Internal Verifier qualification as identified by SQA Accreditation

or hold one of the following

- VI Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process - D34 Internal verify the assessment process

• Holders of V1/D34 must quality assure to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learning and Development.

• It is strongly recommended that within the role of Internal Quality Assurance one of the following qualifications is held. - Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - an appropriate Assessor qualification as identified by SQA Accreditation

or one of the following - A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods - D32/33 Assess candidate performance, using differing sources of evidence.

These requirements will be monitored by Gateway Qualifications.

4.6. Qualification-Specific Quality Assurance Requirements

The qualifications must be assessed in accordance with the Constructionskills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment – Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).

4.7. Additional Requirements/Guidance

There are no additional requirements that Learners must satisfy in order for assessment to be undertaken and the unit/qualification to be awarded.

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5. What to do next

For existing centres please contact your named Development Manager or Development Officer. For organisations, not yet registered as Gateway Qualifications centre please contact:

Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester CO3 8AB

Tel: 01206 911211 Email: [email protected]

6. Gateway Qualifications

Gateway Qualifications, a not for profit registered charity, is an Awarding Organisation based in Colchester. We work with learning providers and industry experts to design and develop qualifications that benefit the learner and the employer. We support flexible, responsive and quality assured learning opportunities whether it’s in the classroom, at work, in the community or through distance learning. We are recognised by Ofqual, to design, develop and submit qualifications to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

mailto:[email protected]

Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester CO3 8AB 01206 911211 [email protected] www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk

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