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Sub-structure work occupations

The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) related to:

  • Underpinning operations
  • Basement construction
  • Structural waterproofing
  • De-watering
  • Ground anchors
  • Box beam post tensioning
  • Chemical and resin grouting
  • Retaining structures
  • Installation of gas membranes.

You can view individual standards on the NOS database, or by emailing the Standards team.

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CITB manages the structures for vocational qualifications. We base the content for these structures on the relevant National Occupational Standards.

The structures are approved by employers and industry stakeholders. Training organisations base their courses on the structures.

See the current recommended qualification structure and national vocational qualification structure for this occupational area.

Recommended qualification structures

Recommended Qualification Structure for Sub-structure work occupations (Construction) Level 2 v8 (PDF 152KB)

Recommended Qualification Structure for Sub-structure work occupations (Construction) Level 3 v4 (PDF 27KB)

Structures for NVQs/SVQ

NVQ Diploma in Sub-structure Work Occupations (Construction) Level 2 v5 (PDF  107KB)

NVQ Diploma in Sub-structure Work Occupations (Construction) Level 3 v4 (PDF 30KB)

You can view individual standards on the NOS database, or by emailing the Standards team.

If you would like to suggest changes to the current standards or have a suggestion for the structures, please complete our Standards enquiry form.

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    Industry training board for Northern Ireland in partnership with CITB as the Sector Skills Council for Construction for qualifying the construction workforce activities in Northern Ireland
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