How it works

Step one: Initial questionnaire

Before the assessment, learners will need to complete an initial assessment questionnaire. This will help us:

• Confirm you have the experience necessary for the qualification. You’ll need at least three years in the floorcovering (resilient/textile) area.

• Decide the ideal assessment route for your needs.

Contact NCC.AccountManager@citb.co.uk for a copy of the questionnaire. Our team is also available to answer questions or help you fill in the form.

Step two: Induction workshop

This half-day workshop takes place at NCC Inchinnan in Scotland. You’ll learn:

• How our organisation works

• How we provide support throughout the programme

• The qualification they are working towards

• Assessment route and methods (This is customised to suit the individual)

• The people involved in the process

• How evidence of competency will be collected and recorded

After the workshop, learners should know:

• How to collect evidence while working on site

• How to record this evidence for their portfolio

• Who they can contact for support.

Step three: Assessment at work

You’ll collect and record evidence of your skills from your everyday work to compile a work-based portfolio for our Assessment Team to review.

Assessment is through a combination of observation, discussion and employer validation to fit your experience.

Qualifications you get

• SVQ in Floorcovering (Construction: Resilient/Textile at SCQF Level 6

With this SVQ, you can apply for a CSCS Skilled Operatives Card. You’ll also need a recent CITB Health and Safety test pass. We can help you apply for your Card.