NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma for Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) -Cold Roof Insulation qualification/pathway has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means the learner must be employed to undertake this qualification. This qualification enables the learner, to recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding as well as demonstrating their competence in the workplace when carrying out the role of cold roof insulation.

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:

Scope:

•Hazards, risk assessment and safe systems of work

•Installation of metal ceiling components and acoustic plasterboards/ceiling tiles to maintain designed acoustic.

•Working to construction and manufacturers drawings

•Construction principles.

•Related products (e.g., metal ceiling tiles, plasterboard ceiling tiles, mineral/glass fibre ceiling tiles, fixings, sealants, components, etc.)

•Required tools and equipment

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:

Scope:

• Hazards, risk assessment and safe systems of work

• Installation of MF ceiling systems and acoustic plasterboards to maintain designed acoustic, performance.

• Working to construction and manufacturers drawings.

• Construction principles.

• Related products (e.g., plasterboards, fixings, sealants, components, etc.required tools and equipment.

• Construction principles.

• Related products (e.g., plasterboards, fixings, sealants, components, etc.required tools and equipment.

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to further support their learning with the following:  

Scope: 

• Carrying out pre and post installation checks 

• Types of surface finishes 

• Hazards with resources 

• Protecting work and work area from damage 

• Minimising thermal bridging 

• Installing vapour control barriers 

• Recognising specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction and historical significance 

• Recognising when specialist skills are required 

• How to communicate with your team and others 

• Looking after tools and equipment 

• Working at height and safe use of access equipment and harness systems 

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: 

The scope of this unit includes: 

• What is a brick slip system 

• Where and why are brick slip systems used

• Different types of brick slip systems and the methods of fixing for each

• How brick slip systems take into consideration insulation and comply with building regulations 

• Mechanical fixings and adhesive fixings

• Tools and equipment needed to fit brick slip systems 

• Handling, storage and moving brick slip systems on site 

• Health and safety precautions to be considered 

• Pointing brick slip systems on site

• Rereading manufacturers’ specifications and drawings to be able to fit brick slip systems safely and efficiently 

• Common problems and issues

The new PASMA e-card is has now been launched, both card & certificate will be issued the same day 

NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Employment,Training and Personal Development (Entry 3)

Our Pre 16 course.

NOCN Diploma in Skills for Employment,Training and Personal Development (Level 1)

Our Pre 16 course.(Construction Pathway)

The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development is designed to provide an introduction to working in the following sectors: Animal Care, Business and Administration, Catering, Construction, Creative Skills, Hair and Beauty, Horticulture, Motor Vehicle and Cycle Maintenance and Sport and Leisure as well as more generic employability skills designed to build confidence for the workplace. The qualifications also contain units to address learners’ needs in Personal Development, Vocational Support and Literacy and Numeracy.

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:

Scope:

•Interpreting information

•Understanding current legislation, standards and official guidance

•Checking the suitability, compatibility and characteristics of the materials, components and finishes and determine if they are moisture open or moisture closed and their impact on the building

•Carrying out pre-installation checks

•Identifying common building defects

•Recording and reporting issues or defects with materials

•Implication of the type of construction and materials for the introduction of energy efficiency measures

•Sequencing of energy efficiency measures

•Understanding how continuity of insulation and building treatments can prevent problems

•Causes of mould and fungal decay

•Impact of ventilation and air flow

•Specific requirements for buildings and structures with statutory protection, of traditional construction, hard to treat and buildings of historical significance