NOCN
Level 3
QN: 500/4254/3
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 865 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
865 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building methods and construction technology 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- appreciate new technology and methods used in construction
- appreciate energy efficiency in new construction buildings
- apply sustainable methods and materials in construction work
2
Carry out safe working practices in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities.
- Be able to use relevant signs and safety notices.
- Be able to apply accident, emergency and reporting procedures.
- Be able to identify hazards on construction sites.
- Be able to implement health and hygiene in a construction environment.
- Be able to handle materials and equipment safely.
- Be able to use basic working platforms.
- Be able to work with electricity in a construction environment.
- Be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
- Be able to carry out fire and emergency procedures.
3
Information, quantities and communicating with others 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- produce drawn information, estimate quantities and price work
- ensure good working relationships
4
Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities.
- Know the accident and emergency procedures and how to report them.
- Know how to identify hazards on construction sites.
- Know about health and hygiene in a construction environment.
- Know how to handle materials and equipment safely.
- Know about basic working platforms.
- Know how to work with electricity in a construction environment.
- Know how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
- Know the fire and emergency procedures.
- Know about signs and safety notices.
5
Know how to produce internal and external sand and cement backgrounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to interpret information for forming backgrounds for tiling external work
- select materials, tools and equipment
- describe how to prepare materials, and the importance of correct preparation and storage
- describe the process of applying render to internal and external backgrounds
6
Know how to produce tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to interpret information from drawings relating to complex wall and floor tiling finishes
- know how to select the required resources and explain their use
- know how to minimise damage to the work of surrounding surfaces
- describe the processes involved in installing tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
7
Know how to provide drainage for tiled surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know where to find information from drawings and schedules
- explain the use of tools, equipment and materials
- explain how to install drainage outlets
8
Knowledge of building methods and construction technology 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about new technology and methods used in construction
- know about energy efficiency in new construction buildings
- know about sustainable methods and materials in construction work
9
Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about producing drawn information
- know how to estimate quantities and price work
- know how to ensure good working relationships
10
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Masonry Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a safe working environment to a given task., Be able to maintain a safe working environment to a given task., Know how to prepare for carrying out masonry repairs., Be able to select resources and prepare areas for masonry repairs., Know how to repair masonry structures., Be able to repair masonry structures., Know how to repair paved areas., Be able to repair paved areas.
11
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Painting and Decorating Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a safe working environment., Be able to maintain a safe working environment to the given task., Know how to prepare surfaces for decorative repair., Be able to prepare surfaces for decorative repair., Know how to paint repaired surfaces by brush and roller., Be able to paint repaired surfaces by brush and roller., Know how to repair small areas of wall covering., Be able to repair small areas of wall covering to given instruction.
12
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Plastering Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a safe working environment., Be able to maintain a safe working environment., Know how to prepare for repairing plastered surfaces and components., Be able to prepare for repairing plastered surfaces and components., Know how to replace plasterboard to stud walls and ceilings., Be able to replace plasterboard to stud walls and ceilings., Know how to repair surface finishes in plaster on background surfaces., Be able to repair surface finishes in plaster on background surfaces
13
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Plumbing Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining a safe working environment.
- Demonstrate safe working practices when carrying out plumbing repairs.
- Explain the procedures for preparing to carry out plumbing repairs.
- Prepare for plumbing repairs by selecting tools, materials, and isolating supplies.
- Describe methods for repairing or replacing plumbing fittings and wastes.
- Repair or replace plumbing fittings and wastes to industry standards.
- Explain procedures for repairing or replacing sanitary appliances.
- Repair or replace sanitary appliances to industry standards.
14
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Roofing Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a safe working environment., Be able to maintain a safe working environment., Know how to prepare for carrying out roofing repairs., Be able to select resources and prepare areas for roofing structures., Know how to repair tile roofing., Be able to repair and replace roofing tiles., Know how to repair rainwater goods., Be able to repair rainwater goods., Know how to carry out repairs and replacement of proprietary flashings., Be able to repair proprietary flashings.
15
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Tiling Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining a safe working environment when carrying out tiling repairs.
- Apply safe working practices and procedures when preparing and carrying out tiling repairs.
- Explain the methods and techniques used to repair wall and floor tiling.
- Select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for tiling repair tasks.
- Perform repairs to wall and floor tiling to a specified standard.
- Evaluate the quality of completed tiling repairs against given criteria.
16
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Carry Out Wood Trade Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining a safe working environment.
- Apply safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out wood trade repairs.
- Explain the procedures for preparing a work area for wood trade repairs.
- Select and use appropriate tools, materials, and equipment for wood trade repairs.
- Perform repairs or replacements of woodwork to specification.
- Repair or replace door and window ironmongery correctly.
- Replace glazing in doors and windows safely and securely.
- Inspect and test completed repairs to ensure they meet quality standards.
17
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities., Know the accident and emergency procedures and how to report them., Know how to identify hazards on construction sites., Know about health and hygiene in a construction environment., Know how to handle and store materials and equipment safely., Know about basic working platforms and access equipment., Know how to work safely around electricity in a construction environment., Know how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly., Know the fire and emergency procedures., Know about signs and safety notices.
18
Level 2 Diploma in Building Repairs
Understanding construction technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of foundation construction., Understand the principles of floor construction., Understand the principles of wall construction., Understand the principles of roof construction., Understand the supply of utilities and services within construction., Understand the principle of sustainability within construction.
19
NOCN Level 3 Award in the Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps
Installation, Commissioning, Servicing, Maintenance, and Decommissioning of Air Source Heat Pump Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply health and safety and welfare measures when carrying out work activities.Be able to interpret designs and specifications for air source heat pump system installations.Be able to prepare to install air source heat pump systems.Be able to install air source heat pump systems to given specifications.Be able to test, commission, and hand over air source heat pump systems.Be able to service, maintain, and fault-find air source heat pump systems.Be able to decommission air source heat pump systems.
20
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Building methods and construction technology 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- appreciate new technology and methods used in construction, appreciate energy efficiency in new construction buildings, apply sustainable methods and materials in construction work
21
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Carry out safe working practices in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities., Be able to use relevant signs and safety notices., Be able to apply accident, emergency and reporting procedures., Be able to identify hazards on construction sites., Be able to implement health and hygiene in a construction environment., Be able to handle materials and equipment safely., Be able to use basic working platforms., Be able to work with electricity in a construction environment., Be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly., Be able to carry out fire and emergency procedures.
22
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Information, quantities and communicating with others 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- produce drawn information, estimate quantities and price work, ensure good working relationships
23
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities., Know the accident and emergency procedures and how to report them., Know how to identify hazards on construction sites., Know about health and hygiene in a construction environment., Know how to handle materials and equipment safely., Know about basic working platforms., Know how to work with electricity in a construction environment., Know how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly., Know the fire and emergency procedures., Know about signs and safety notices.
24
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Know how to produce internal and external sand and cement backgrounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to interpret information for forming backgrounds for tiling external work, select materials, tools and equipment, describe how to prepare materials, and the importance of correct preparation and storage, describe the process of applying render to internal and external backgrounds
25
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Know how to produce tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to interpret information from drawings relating to complex wall and floor tiling finishes, know how to select the required resources and explain their use, know how to minimise damage to the work of surrounding surfaces, describe the processes involved in installing tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
26
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Know how to provide drainage for tiled surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know where to find information from drawings and schedules, explain the use of tools, equipment and materials, explain how to install drainage outlets
27
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Knowledge of building methods and construction technology 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about new technology and methods used in construction, know about energy efficiency in new construction buildings, know about sustainable methods and materials in construction work
28
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce accurate drawn information for tiling projects, including setting-out details and material layouts.
- Calculate quantities of tiles, adhesives, and other materials required for a given area, accounting for waste.
- Prepare a detailed cost estimate for a tiling project, including materials, labour, and overheads.
- Apply effective communication techniques to maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other trades.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine tiling requirements.
- Evaluate the impact of poor communication on project outcomes and propose improvements.
29
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Prepare the background and tile out a wet room
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan and prepare to carry out the tasks., Form Floor and Wall areas, Tile the floor and walls, Install waterproof membrane, Complete the task.
30
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Produce internal and external sand and cement backgrounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret technical information and specifications for internal and external rendering work.
- Select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for sand and cement rendering.
- Prepare materials and backgrounds for rendering to specification.
- Apply render to internal and external backgrounds using correct techniques.
- Assess the quality of finished render against specified tolerances.
31
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Produce tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- interpret information, select the required quantity and quality of resources, minimise damage to the work of surrounding surfaces, install tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
32
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Provide drainage for tiled surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret drainage details from drawings and schedules to determine installation requirements.
- Select appropriate drainage materials and calculate quantities based on project specifications.
- Install drainage outlets in tiled surfaces to ensure proper function and finish.
- Apply health and safety procedures during drainage installation.
- Verify the quality of installed drainage outlets against specifications.
33
Prepare the background and tile out a wet room
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan and prepare to carry out the tasks., Form Floor and Wall areas, Tile the floor and walls
- Install waterproof membrane
- Complete the task.
34
Produce internal and external sand and cement backgrounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to interpret information for internal and external work
- select materials, tools and equipment
- prepare materials
- apply render to internal and external backgrounds
35
Produce tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- interpret information
- select the required quantity and quality of resources, minimise damage to the work of surrounding surfaces
- install tiles, mosaic and stone surface finishes
36
Provide drainage for tiled surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- interpret information from drawings and schedules
- select required quality and quantity of materials
- install drainage outlet
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/4254/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2008