NEW: NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) Ofqual Reference: 610/7104/3
Ref : B26-26
Type : New Approval
Date : 25 February 2026
As part of our commitment to provide qualifications in line with industry requirements we regularly review all qualifications across all occupations.
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) qualification suite has been introduced by the CITB Standards Setting Body (SSB) for the Construction Industry in replacement of the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) and therefore we wish to inform you of the updated qualification suite that NOCN wish to offer.
NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) Live Date – 1st May 2026.
Ofqual Reference: 610/7104/3
There are now 2 pathways for this suite:
PATHWAY 1 – RESILIENT / TEXTILE
- TQT: 1860
- GLH: 1069
- Units (13 required)
The Learner must achieve the mandatory units.
Mandatory Group
|
Title |
Unit code |
Ofqual Reference Number |
Credit Value |
GLH |
Level |
||||
|
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace |
QCF641 |
A/503/1170 |
2 |
7 |
1 |
||||
|
Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace |
QCF209v2 |
A/503/2772 |
10 |
33 |
3 |
||||
|
Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace |
QCF210v3 |
Y/617/9062 |
8 |
27 |
3 |
||||
|
Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace |
QCF211v2 |
R/503/2924 |
11 |
37 |
3 |
||||
|
Co-ordinating and organising work operations in the workplace |
QCF213v3 |
D/617/2582 |
14 |
40 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Assessing and preparing subfloor surfaces for floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit300v3 |
H/651/8696 |
17 |
105 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit301v3 |
K/651/9056 |
15 |
95 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Setting out for laying floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit302v3 |
L/651/9057 |
20 |
125 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Preparing surfaces to receive floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit303v3 |
M/651/9058 |
24 |
125 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Installing textile floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit304v3 |
R/651/9059 |
20 |
90 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Installing resilient floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit305v3 |
A/651/9060 |
39 |
160 |
3 |
||||
|
*NEW* Assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit307v3 |
D/651/9061 |
23 |
170 |
3
|
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|
*NEW* Joining and repairing textile floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit309v3 |
F/651/9062 |
11 |
55 |
3 |
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Additional Group
(These units may be taken, but will not count towards the achievement of the qualification)
|
Title |
Unit code |
Ofqual Reference Number |
Credit Value |
GLH |
Level |
|
*NEW* Setting out floor areas for specified design floorcovering installations in the workplace |
Unit308v3 |
H/651/9063 |
25 |
130 |
4 |
|
*NEW* Installing specified design resilient or textile floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit310v3 |
J/651/9064 |
47 |
225 |
4 |
PATHWAY 2 – TIMBER
- TQT: 1480
- GLH: 874
- Units (11 required)
The Learner must achieve the mandatory units.
Mandatory Group
|
Title |
Unit code |
Ofqual Reference Number |
Credit Value |
GLH |
Level |
|
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace |
QCF641 |
A/503/1170 |
2 |
7 |
1 |
|
Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace |
QCF209v2 |
A/503/2772 |
10 |
33 |
3 |
|
Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace |
QCF210v3 |
Y/617/9062 |
8 |
27 |
3 |
|
Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace |
QCF211v2 |
R/503/2924 |
11 |
37 |
3 |
|
Co-ordinating and organising work operations in the workplace |
QCF213v3 |
D/617/2582 |
14 |
40 |
3 |
|
*NEW* Assessing and preparing subfloor surfaces for floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit300v3 |
H/651/8696 |
17 |
105 |
3 |
|
*NEW* Preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit301v3 |
K/651/9056 |
15 |
95 |
3 |
|
*NEW* Setting out for laying floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit302v3 |
L/651/9057 |
20 |
125 |
3 |
|
*NEW* Preparing surfaces to receive floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit303v3 |
M/651/9058 |
24 |
125 |
3 |
|
*NEW* Installing timber-based floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit306v3 |
K/651/9065 |
24 |
110 |
3 |
|
*NEW* Assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit307v3 |
D/651/9061 |
23 |
170 |
3 |
Additional Group
(These units may be taken, but will not count towards the achievement of the qualification)
|
Title |
Unit code |
Ofqual Reference Number |
Credit Value |
GLH |
Level |
|
Setting out floor areas for specified design floorcovering installations in the workplace |
Unit308v3 |
H/651/9063 |
25 |
130 |
4 |
|
*NEW* Installing specified design wood and timber-based floorcoverings in the workplace |
Unit311v3 |
J/651/9064 |
33 |
140 |
4 |
Ofqual, Quartz web, Website, and Horizon will be updated accordingly with the updated qualification for the 1st of May 2026, whereby learners will be able to continue to register.
The updated qualification specification will be attached in the DOWNLOADS tab on the website for the qualification –
NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction)
Ofqual Reference: 610/7104/3
If you have any questions, please contact the customer co-ordinator on 0300 999 1177 (select option 1, then 3)