Construction - level 2 apprenticeship framework
This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level two construction. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About this framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of a level 2 apprenticeship framework to achieve qualified status within the construction industry.
In some construction occupations to be recognised as fully qualified it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship at Level 3. These occupations are:
- Paint and Decorating
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Plant Maintenance
- Wall and Floor Tiling
- Plastering
- Roofing
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in construction will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete a combination of both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification from one of the pathways, along with the essential skills below.
Mandatory essential skills
The following essential skills are mandatory and are to be completed as part of the apprenticeship:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology (ICT) – level 1
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications – pathway options
Apprentices need to complete both a competency-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification in their chosen pathway, from the lists below.
Route one: construction building sector
Pathway one: decorative finishing and industrial painting
Competence-based qualification:
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) 603/7633/8
- NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) 610/1944/6
Knowledge-based qualification:
- NOCN Level 2 Extended Diploma in painting and decorating 603/5802/6
- NOCN Level 2 Diploma in painting and decorating 603/5798/8
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in painting and decorating 600/8584/8
- City & Guilds level 2 Extended diploma in painting and decorating 600/9224/5
Pathway two: maintenance operations
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in building maintenance multi-trade repair and refurbishment operations (construction) 601/0486/7
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ diploma in building maintenance multi-trade repair and refurbishment operations (construction) 601/2468/4
Knowledge-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 diploma in building maintenance, multi-trade repair and refurbishment operations (construction) 601/0487/9
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in maintenance operations (construction) 600/8049/8
Pathway three: trowel occupations
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in trowel occupations (construction) 603/5460/4
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ diploma in trowel occupations (construction) 603/5922/5
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 diploma in bricklaying (construction) 603/5796/4
- NOCN Level 2 Extended Diploma in Bricklaying 603/5797/6
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in bricklaying 600/7913/7
- City & Guilds level 2 Extended diploma in bricklaying 600/9509/X
Pathway four– wood occupations
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in wood occupations (construction) 603/5468/9
- NOCN level 2 NVQ certificate in wood occupations (construction) 603/5464/1
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ diploma in wood occupations (construction) 603/5981/X
Knowledge-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 diploma in bench joinery (construction) 600/8616/6
- NOCN level 2 Diploma in site carpentry (construction) 603/5820/8
- NOCN level 2 Diploma in shopfitting bench joinery (construction) 600/8618/X
- NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 603/5816/6
- NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Architectural Joinery 603/5822/1
- NOCN Level 2 Extended Diploma in Site Carpentry 603/5821/X
- NOCN Level 2 Extended Diploma in Architectural Joinery 603/5823/3
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in shopfitting joinery 601/1285/2
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in bench joinery 600/8048/6
- City & Guilds level 2 Diploma in site carpentry 600/8047/4
- City & Guilds level l 2 Extended diploma in bench joinery 600/9068/6
- City & Guilds level 2 Extended diploma in site carpentry 600/9067/4
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway five: woodmachining
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Route two: construction civil engineering sectors
Pathway one: construction operations
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
- City & Guilds level 2 certificate in construction operations - general construction 600/8054/1
-
NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Civil Engineering) 603/7520/6
Pathway two: formwork occupations
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in formwork 600/3510/9
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ diploma in formwork (construction) 603/3079/X
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway three: plant maintenance
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in construction plant or machinery maintenance (construction) 601/5491/3
- IMI level 2 NVQ diploma in construction plant or machinery maintenance (construction) 601/3307/7
Knowledge-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 diploma in construction plant or machinery maintenance (construction) 601/3114/7
- IMI level 2 diploma in construction plant or machinery maintenance (construction) (VRQ) 601/3091/X
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification
Pathway four: plant operations
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level NVQ diploma in plant operations (construction) 600/3638/2
- NOCN level 2 NVQ certificate in plant operations (construction) 601/4999/1
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway five: roadbuilding and maintenance
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ certificate in roadbuilding and maintenance (construction) 603/3517/8
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in roadbuilding and maintenance (construction) 603/3519/1
Knowledge-based qualification:
Route three: construction specialist sector
Pathway one: accessing and rigging
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway two: waterproof membrane
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway 3: wall and floor tiling
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ certificate in wall and floor tiling (construction) 603/5462/8
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ certificate in wall and floor tiling (construction) 603/5921/3
Knowledge-based qualification:
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in wall and floor tiling 600/8785/7
- City & Guilds level 2 extended diploma in wall and floor tiling 600/9225/7
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway 4: fitted interiors
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway 5: floorcovering
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway 6: interior systems
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ certificate in interior systems (construction) 603/0788/2
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in interior systems (construction) 603/0809/6
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ certificate in interior systems (construction) 603/3151/3
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ diploma in interior systems (construction) 603/3152/5
Knowledge-based qualifications:
- NOCN level 2 diploma in interior systems (construction) 600/8614/2
- NOCN level 2 diploma in dry lining (housing) 603/5551/7
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in dry lining 601/3786/1
Pathway 7: plastering
Competence-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 NVQ diploma in plastering (construction), pathways - solid plastering, fibrous plastering 603/2368/1
- City & Guilds level 2 NVQ diploma in plastering (construction) 603/3080/6
Knowledge-based qualification:
- NOCN level 2 diploma in plastering (construction) 603/5813/0
- NOCN Level 2 Extended Diploma in Plastering 603/5814/2
- City & Guilds level 2 diploma in plastering 600/8051/6
- City & Guilds level 2 extended diploma in plastering 600/9233/6
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway 8: roofing occupations
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway 9: stonemasonry
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Eligibility and entry to the programme
There are no formal eligibility requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship. However, employers and training contractors must make sure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE apprenticeship guidelines and operational requirements
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related Knowledge
For this framework, you must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training contractor that the ERR has been completed.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to make sure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further Information
The content of this framework (Framework Number 08 Issue 31: 02/25) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy and the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland.
For further information, contact: