NVQ Level 3

Course Description

Advance your construction career with an NVQ Level 3 qualification. Demonstrate your skills in a particular trade or occupation, with a variety of categories to choose from.

Qualifications take place at your worksite and gather a portfolio of evidence to prove your competence. This can be used to earn a CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card.

nvq level 3

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for NVQ Level 3 qualifications. However, we suggest that you have at least 6 months of experience before enrolling.

Course Duration

NVQ Level 3 qualifications can take up to 6 months to complete. This includes collecting evidence, writing the portfolio, and processing the certification.

Course Outline

During your qualification, our assessor will visit you at work to collect the following evidence:

  • Induction
  • Observations
  • Questions
  • Witness testimonial
  • Personal discussion
  • Evidence gathering

Popular Level 3 NVQs

Construction Plant Maintantance NVQ

Formwork NVQ

Occupational Work Supervision NVQ

Hoist Installer NVQ

Tower Crane Installer NVQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The CSCS Gold Card can refer to the Supervisory or Skilled Worker cards. This will depend on which Level 3 you complete.

To be eligible for the CSCS Gold Card, you must:

•  Achieve the relevant NVQ Level 3

•  Pass the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test

Once complete, you can apply for your CSCS Skilled Worker Card online. 

The CSCS Skilled Worker Card lasts 5 years from the date of issue.

Don’t see the category you need? There are many NVQs we run for clients which are not listed on our website. In most cases, we are able to accommodate. Please contact us for further enquiries.

Enquire using the form below. Please keep in mind that the more available dates you provide us with, the more likely we are able to fit you onto a course. We do not run courses on Sunday.

CPCS Enquiry

Enquire using the form below. Please keep in mind that the more available dates you provide us with, the more likely we are able to fit you onto a course. We do not run courses on Sunday.

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