Description
Course Overview
The ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Fabricating Steel Structures Construction qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in this specialised area of construction. The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com) and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Details
- Awarding body: ProQual
- Qualification title: ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Fabricating Steel Structures in Construction
- Ofqual qualification number: 603/3163/X
- Level: 3
- Total qualification time: 520 hours (375 GLH)
Who Is This NVQ For?
This qualification is suitable for experienced workers who are already carrying out the relevant role in the workplace and need formal recognition of their competence.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete ALL of the Mandatory units, candidates may also complete the Additional unit.
The full unit titles, learning outcomes and assessment criteria are available in the attached PDF. They have not been reproduced here so this page stays clear and easy to read.
Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification. The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Typical Evidence
- Observation report by assessor
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Professional discussion
- Witness testimony
- Candidate product
- Worksheets
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Recognition of Prior Learning
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded certification by ProQual.
- A certificate listing all units achieved
- A certificate giving the full qualification title
Next Steps
Speak to our team to confirm that this NVQ is the right route for your role and to discuss the evidence you already have from your day-to-day work.
Course PDF Download
Download the full course PDF for Level 3 Diploma in Fabricating Steel Structures in Construction.


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