Accredited Qualification for Concrete Repair, Flooring and Cutting Operatives

NVQ Level 2 Specialist Concrete Occupations

Advance your career, prove your skills, and specialise in the Specialist Concrete Occupations pathway that matches your role.

Build Your Capability To Succeed In Specialist Concrete Roles With The NVQ Level 2 In Specialist Concrete Occupations.

From decorative finishes to structural repair, gain formal recognition for your specialist concrete skills and open doors to new opportunities.

The NVQ Level 2 in Specialist Concrete Occupations is designed for operatives working across a wide range of concrete roles. It enables you to demonstrate your competence in carrying out skilled site-based activities while focusing on the specialist pathway that best matches your career – whether that is concrete repair, flooring, decorative finishes, drilling and sawing, or protective systems.

As a work-based qualification, assessment is carried out entirely through your current role. With the support of an experienced assessor, you will gather workplace evidence, reflect on your practice, and demonstrate that you meet the National Occupational Standards for specialist concrete occupations.

Individual Enrolment Investment £850+ VAT

For groups of 12 or more, we offer an exclusive in-house training programme tailored to your organisation’s needs. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quotation.

Key benefits of the programme include:

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Who Is This Programme For?

This qualification is designed for operatives working in specialist concrete roles within the construction sector. It is particularly suited to those carrying out skilled activities such as concrete repair, sprayed or decorative concrete, drilling and sawing, in-situ flooring, or installing protective systems, and who want formal recognition of the skills they use every day.

Typical roles include concrete repair operatives, flooring specialists, drillers, sawyers, decorative finishers, and operatives involved in protective or structural strengthening works. For those seeking to achieve the Skilled Worker CSCS Blue Card, or looking to progress towards higher-level qualifications in construction or site supervision, this NVQ provides a recognised and trusted route.

Your Learning Journey...

Stage One

Eligibility & Enrolment

Start your journey right

Begin by enrolling and confirming the specialist pathway that reflects your role – such as concrete repair, sprayed or decorative concrete, flooring, drilling and sawing, or protective systems. You’ll attend an induction to understand the qualification structure, evidence requirements, and assessment process, and you’ll meet your dedicated assessor who will guide you throughout.

📋 What to Expect:

  • Enrolment and induction meeting (online or in person)

  • Overview of qualification structure and assessment process

  • Confirmation of your chosen pathway

  • Introduction to your assessor and support resources

🔑 Key Outcome: Clarity on your programme pathway and the evidence you’ll need to complete.

Stage One

Stage Two

Building Your Core Competence

All learners complete three core mandatory units:

  • Conform to general workplace health, safety and welfare

  • Conform to productive work practices

  • Move, handle or store resources

You’ll then complete the mandatory units specific to your chosen pathway, which may include:

  • Concrete Repair and Protection – surveying degraded structures, preparing substrates, and applying repair materials

  • Sprayed or Decorative Concrete – preparing surfaces, applying sprayed concrete, or producing decorative finishes

  • Drilling and Sawing – forming drill holes, saw cuts, and shaping structural materials

  • In-Situ Flooring – screeds, resin floors, or concrete layers and finishes

  • Specialist Systems – insulated concrete, substrate profiling, corrosion protection, or composite strengthening

📋 What to Expect:

  • Evidence gathered from your day-to-day site activities

  • Assessor support to map your work against the National Occupational Standards

🔑 Key Outcome: Recognition of both your essential site skills and your specialist competence in your chosen concrete occupation.

Stage Two

Stage Three

Gathering and Presenting Your Evidence

Work with your assessor to compile a portfolio that demonstrates your competence across the core and routeway-specific units. Evidence may include site records, photographs, method statements, reflective accounts, professional discussions, and witness testimonies.

🔑 Key Outcome: A complete and verified portfolio confirming your ability to carry out trowel occupations safely, productively, and to standard.

Stage Three

Stage Four

Achieving Your Qualification

Once your portfolio has been assessed and verified, you’ll be awarded the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations,

📋 What to Expect:

  • Submission of final portfolio

  • Internal verification process

  • Guidance on progression, such as achieving the Skilled Worker CSCS Blue Card or advancing to higher-level NVQs in supervision or specialist trades

🔑 Key Outcome: Formal recognition of your competence as a qualified specialist in concrete operations.

Stage Four
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations

Achieve a Work-Based NVQ Tailored to Concrete Repair, Flooring and Specialist Systems

This work-based qualification is designed to fit around your role, with no classroom attendance required. From the outset, you will be supported by a dedicated assessor who will guide you through the process, review your evidence, and provide regular feedback to keep you on track. You will complete:

Mandatory units include:

  • Conforming to general workplace health, safety and welfare

  • Conforming to productive work practices

  • Moving, handling or storing resources

Routeway units are tailored to your chosen pathway:
Pathways span the full range of specialist concrete occupations, including:

  • Concrete Repair and Protection – surveying, preparing substrates, and applying repair or protective systems

  • Sprayed and Decorative Concrete – preparing surfaces, applying sprayed concrete, or producing decorative finishes

  • Drilling and Sawing – forming drill holes, saw cuts, and shaping structural materials

  • In-Situ Flooring – covering screeds, resin, concrete layers and finishes, or plant operation

  • Advanced Specialisms – insulated concrete construction, substrate profiling, composite strengthening, or corrosion protection

Assessment is based entirely on your day-to-day performance, using workplace evidence such as site records, photographs, method statements, risk assessments, reflective accounts, or professional discussions. Most learners complete within 6 to 12 months, with all assessment carried out in the workplace or remotely to fit around your commitments.

Tailored Qualification Routes for Every Construction Role

Essential Information

All the important information you need to move forward with confidence.

A competence-based qualification that provides formal recognition for operatives working in specialist concrete roles. It confirms your ability to carry out skilled site-based activities safely, productively, and in line with industry standards.

This qualification is delivered entirely in the workplace, with no classroom attendance required. You will work closely with a dedicated assessor who will guide you through the process, provide tailored feedback, and support you in gathering evidence from your current role. Assessment methods include portfolio evidence such as reports, schedules, and cost plans, direct observation of your work activities, professional discussions, and witness testimonies from colleagues or stakeholders.

You will complete:

  • Three core mandatory units:

    • Conforming to general workplace health, safety and welfare

    • Conforming to productive work practices

    • Moving, handling or storing resources

  • Pathway-specific units:
    Your chosen pathway reflects your day-to-day role and may cover areas such as:

    • Concrete repair and protection

    • Sprayed or decorative concrete finishes

    • Drilling and sawing

    • In-situ flooring (screeds, resin, concrete layers, finishes, or plant operation)

    • Insulated concrete construction, substrate profiling, corrosion protection, or composite strengthening systems

Most learners complete within 6 to 12 months, depending on their role, the availability of evidence, and the pace of review meetings. Your assessor will work with you to set a realistic completion timeline that fits alongside your work commitments.

No formal qualifications are required. However, you must already be working in a role that allows you to demonstrate the competences for your chosen routeway, with responsibility for decision-making, compliance, and operational delivery at a senior level.

Yes. It is nationally recognised, aligned to the National Occupational Standards, and supports applications for the Black CSCS Card as well as progression to professional membership (e.g. CIOB).

Funding options may be available depending on your location and circumstances. Employers registered with the CITB may also be able to claim grant funding for eligible candidates. Contact us to confirm your eligibility.

To apply for the course or learn more about upcoming start dates, please complete the enrolment enquiry form below, and a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss your options and next steps.

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