Gain a nationally recognised NOCN Construction NVQ Level 2 qualification through our onsite assessment and training programme, designed to fit around your job and complete efficiently with minimal disruption.
Our approach focuses on real work evidence, expert assessor support, and the most effective assessment methods to help you achieve your qualification quickly and confidently.
The NOCN Construction NVQ Level 2 is a competence-based qualification that proves you can carry out your trade safely and to industry standards on a live construction site.
It is ideal for experienced workers who want formal recognition of their skills and is widely accepted by:
Employers
Principal contractors
CSCS
Industry bodies
This qualification is Ofqual regulated and recognised across the UK construction industry.
We offer a wide range of NOCN Construction NVQ Level 2 pathways, including:
Bricklaying
Plastering
Carpentry & Joinery
Painting & Decorating
Groundworks
Roofing
Trowel Occupations
General Construction Operations
If you are working in construction, we can usually assess your role.
Our NVQs are completed using a work-based, onsite assessment model, meaning no classrooms, no exams, and no unnecessary paperwork.
An experienced assessor visits you on-site to observe you carrying out your normal work activities.
We collect evidence through:
Direct observation
Professional discussions
Site documents and job records
Photographic and video evidence
Witness testimonies
You continue working as normal while being assessed.
We focus on speed, quality, and compliance by using the most effective NVQ assessment methods available.
Smart evidence mapping (no duplication)
Holistic assessment across multiple units
Clear action plans from day one
Digital portfolios for faster sign-off
Experienced assessors who understand your trade
This means many learners complete their NVQ in weeks rather than months, depending on experience and site availability.
The NOCN Construction NVQ Level 2 is:
100% practical
Assessed in the workplace
Based on what you already do
If you can do the job, you can achieve the qualification.
Completing a NOCN Construction NVQ Level 2 supports applications for the relevant CSCS Skilled Worker Card (subject to CSCS requirements).
This helps you:
Access more sites
Meet contractor requirements
Increase job security
Demonstrate verified competence
This qualification is ideal for:
Experienced construction workers
Site operatives and tradespeople
Workers without formal qualifications
Those needing NVQs for CSCS cards
Employers upskilling their workforce
You must be working in construction to enrol.
NOCN-approved assessment routes
Onsite assessments nationwide
Highly experienced trade assessors
Fast-track completion available
Minimal paperwork
Flexible scheduling around site work
We focus on getting you qualified efficiently and correctly.
Currently working on a construction site
Carrying out relevant trade activities
Ability to provide site access for assessment
No formal qualifications required.
If you’re working in construction and want a fast, flexible, onsite route to a recognised qualification, the NOCN Construction NVQ Level 2 is the ideal solution.
Enquire today to confirm your trade pathway and start your assessment.