Install or Maintain Door, Gate & Shutter systems but don’t yet have your NVQ Level 2?
Or need your NVQ Level 2 to apply for your CSCS Skilled Worker card?
Installing & Maintaining Door, Gate & Shutter systems NVQ Level 2 – Quick Overview
Qualification:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations – Door, Gate and Shutter Systems- Installation and Maintenance
Awarded by NOCN
Who it’s for:
Experienced installers/maintenance operatives already working on site
Assessment method:
Workplace assessment, including at least one assessor site visit, supported by photos, video and assessor discussions.
Typical completion time:
2-3 months for most experienced candidates
Total assessment fee:
£1500 including VAT and registration
Getting Started
The Specialist Installation Occupations NVQ’s are more complex than most of the other qualifications offered by SuperSkills.
Industrial Doors, Gates & Shutters need to be installed and maintained by highly skilled and experienced operatives, because they operate within fine tolerances and can present dangerous hazards and inconvenience if they malfunction.
Please speak to us before you go ahead
This NVQ normally requires at least one assessor visit to your workplace.
Before you decide to go ahead, we will arrange for you or your employer to speak directly with the assessor. They will check that the qualification is suitable for the work you do, discuss the site assessment and establish whether any additional travel or visit costs will apply.
You will know exactly what is involved and what the total cost will be before you decide to go ahead.
Please call SuperSkills on 01845 527445, or fill in our contact form to speak with our assessor about your requirements.
Get Qualified While You Work
This route is designed for experienced operatives who want a quick, simple and convenient way to achieve their NVQ Level 2 in Installation & Maintenance – without going back to college or sitting in a classroom.
We assess you in your normal working environment.
No starting again. No unnecessary training. Just structured assessment and proper support from a team that has been assessing trades since 2007.
We specialise in assessing experienced workers and focus only on construction NVQs.
You do not need to attend college.
You do not need to sit in a classroom.
The assessment is built around the work you already do.
Key points at a glance:
- Designed for experienced installers/maintenance operatives (not beginners)
- Assessment fitted around your job
- On-site assessment supported by remote evidence
- CSCS-recognised qualification
Is This NVQ Right for You?
This Door, Gate and Shutter Systems NVQ Level 2 is suitable if:
- You are already working as a door, gate, or shutter installer/maintenance operative
- You have on-site experience and can provide evidence of your work
- You need a CSCS-recognised qualification for work or card applications
This NVQ is not suitable if:
- You are new to the trade
- You are looking for classroom-based training
- You need to learn the trade from scratch
We will always check your experience to make sure this is the right qualification before you commit.
Assessment Fee
The standard assessment fee for the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations – Door, Gate and Shutter Systems (Installation & Maintenance) NVQ is: £1500 including VAT and registration.
Please note – it may be that in your discussions with our assessor, we establish that site visits and resultant travel costs mean a different price has to be charged.
In this case, you will know the total cost before you make a decision to go ahead.
Who This Qualification Is Designed For
This NVQ is designed for experienced installation and maintenance operatives who are already working in the trade and need a recognised qualification to support their role.
If you regularly carry out Door, Gate & Shutter work and can demonstrate your skills through evidence from your job, this assessment route allows you to qualify without stepping away from work or attending college.
If you are unsure whether your experience meets the requirements, we encourage you to speak to us first – call 01845 527445 – we’ll give you an honest answer before you commit.
What Qualification Will You Achieve?
You will complete the:
NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) – Door, Gate and Shutter Systems- Installation and Maintenance (awarded by NOCN)
This is a recognised Level 2 vocational qualification and is accepted for:
- Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Cards
- Employer and contractor requirements – Most of our candidates come to us after being told on site that they now must have their NVQ
- Site compliance across the UK
How the Assessment Works
The assessment is based on what you already do at work.
There are no exams or classroom sessions as part of the NVQ assessment.
Getting Started
Before you pay or register, we will arrange for you or your employer to speak with the assessor.
They will check that the qualification suits the work you do, discuss where the assessment will take place and establish what site visits will be needed.
We will then confirm the total assessment cost before you decide whether to go ahead.
Evidence Collection
We will help you build a simple evidence portfolio using:
- Short videos & photos of you working
- Witness testimony from someone who knows your work (we provide the forms)
- Discussions with your Assessor
- Online Learning
Your assessor will guide you at every stage – when we say we give one-to-one support, we mean it!
Review & Sign‑off
Your assessor:
- Reviews your evidence
- Gives clear feedback
- Confirms your competence when standards are met
The qualification is then processed through the awarding body.
What Skills Are Covered?
The NVQ covers the practical skills used by installation & maintenance operatives, including:
- Commisioning, Servicing & Maintaining Door, Gate & Shutter systems
- Dismantling & Repairing Doors/Gates/Shutters
- Installing Doors/gates/Shutters
- Safe working practices
Your assessor focuses on relevant units only, based on the work you are doing.
Evidence Quality & Integrity
All assessments are carried out to awarding‑body standards and quality assured by NOCN.
We take quality seriously:
- Evidence must be genuine
- Work must be your own
- All portfolios are internally checked
- External quality assurance is applied by the awarding body
This protects:
- You
- Your qualification
- Your future site access
Health & Safety and the CSCS Partner Card
Door, gate and shutter operatives use the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Partner Card scheme, rather than the normal CSCS card application route.
This Level 2 NVQ is the qualification DHF requires for the Blue Skilled Worker card for this occupation. DHF also requires applicants to hold the relevant current DHF-approved course certificate(s) and complete its Health & Safety in the Environment (HS&E) test.
These DHF requirements and fees are separate from your SuperSkills NVQ assessment.
If you are unsure what you need, ask us. We deal with these applications regularly and can explain the route before you spend any money.
Timescales
Timescales vary depending on:
- How quickly evidence is supplied
- Your availability
- Job complexity
Most experienced candidates complete their NVQ in 2 – 3 months.
Your assessor will give you a realistic timescale from the start.
Cost & Payment Options
The standard NVQ assessment fee is £1,500 including VAT and registration.
Please speak to us before you go ahead
This NVQ normally requires at least one assessor visit to your workplace.
Before you decide to go ahead, we will arrange for you or your employer to speak directly with the assessor. They will check that the qualification is suitable for the work you do, discuss the site assessment and establish whether any additional travel or visit costs will apply.
You will know exactly what is involved and what the total cost will be before you decide to go ahead.
Instalment arrangements are available at no extra cost.
(We use PayPal’s ‘Pay Later’ feature and you apply for this at checkout.)
To get started, call us on 01845 527445 or fill in our contact form.
Why Choose SuperSkills?
- Over 19 years of NVQ assessment experience
- Specialists in construction trades only
- Friendly, experienced support (no call centres)
- Help with technology, literacy and uploads
- Honest advice – even if you don’t enrol
- CITB Approved Training Organisation
We focus on doing the job properly, not rushing candidates through.
Ready to Get Qualified?
If you know you need your NVQ Level 2 in Door, Gate and Shutter Systems – Installation and Maintenance, just call us -you can get started today!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the Door, Gate & Shutter NVQ Level 2 suitable for?
This qualification is designed for experienced operatives who are already working in the door, gate & shutter trades and need formal recognition of their competence. Most candidates have at least 12 months’ on-site experience.
2. I already have a Level 2 Diploma in Door, Gate & Shutter Installation – why won’t DHF accept it?
A college diploma confirms training. DHF requires proof of occupational competence. The NVQ Level 2 is assessed in your workplace against National Occupational Standards, which is why it is accepted for a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card.
3. Will the Door, Gate & Shutter NVQ Level 2 allow me to get a Blue CSCS Card?
Yes. This is the Level 2 NVQ required by DHF for its Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Partner Card.
You will also need to meet DHF’s current card requirements, which include its Health & Safety in the Environment (HS&E) test and the appropriate current DHF-approved course certificate(s) for the work you carry out. These are separate from the NVQ assessment.
4. How is the NVQ Level 2 assessed?
The assessment is based around your normal work. Your assessor will make at least one visit to see you working on site. Other evidence can then be collected using photographs, short videos, witness testimony and discussions with your assessor.
5. What evidence will I need to provide?
Evidence normally includes photographs or short videos of your work, answers to assessor questions and a witness statement from someone familiar with your work, such as a supervisor or employer.
Your assessor will also visit you in the workplace so they can directly observe the work they need to see.
6. How long does the Door, Gate & Shutter NVQ Level 2 take?
Most experienced candidates complete within 2 to 3 months, depending on how quickly evidence is gathered. There are no fixed classroom schedules.
7. Why is the CSCS card route different for Door, Gate & Shutter operatives?
Door, gate and shutter work is covered by a CSCS Partner Card scheme administered by the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF).
This means you do not follow exactly the same application route as someone applying directly to CSCS for a standard construction occupation. The relevant card is the DHF Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Partner Card, and DHF sets the additional health, safety and industry-training requirements for it. DHF itself describes the arrangement as its CSCS card partner scheme.
8. What support will I receive during assessment?
You will be allocated a dedicated assessor who reviews your work promptly and supports you throughout. We regularly assist candidates who are not confident with paperwork or technology.