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NQF – Support packs & publications
Part of the CAA commitment to you is to make us as easy to deal with as possible. To help you deliver your services to candidates in the most effective way we have a range of support items available to download, including a Qualifications Catalogue (opens new window)and Quality Assurance Visit Guidance (opens new window).
You can download the following items for free:
Useful Information
Supporting Information
Foundation Construction Awards
Intermediate Construction Awards
Advanced Construction Awards
Foundation Certificates
Intermediate Certificates
Advanced Certificates
Useful Information
Cskills Awards Simulation Policy(opens new window) 78kb PDF file
Simulation Exemplar Strategy(opens new window) 68kb PDF file
SSC Consolidated Assessment Strategy(opens new window) 69kb PDF file
Cskills Awards Malpractice Policy(opens new window) 36kb PDF file
Supporting Information
Assessor and Verifier Toolbox
Additional Questions Sign-off(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Assessment Plan – Qualification(opens new window) 50kb PDF file
Assessment Plan – Unit(opens new window) 50kb PDF file
Assessment Plan Review – Qualification(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Assessment Plan Review – Unit(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Assessment Report(opens new window) 22kb PDF file
Evidence Declaration and IV Authentification(opens new window) 21kb PDF file
Internal Verification Report(opens new window) 63kb PDF file
IV Observation Report(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Sample Plan(opens new window) 25kb PDF file
Skill Scan(opens new window) 19kb PDF file
Standard Questions Sign-off 20kb PDF file
Centre Assessment Guidelines
CAG/01 – Centre Assessment Guidelines(opens new window) 68kb PDF file
CAG/02 – Centre Assessment Guidelines(opens new window) 54kb PDF file
Assessor Recording Pack
ARP/01 – Assessor Recording Pack(opens new window) 94kb PDF file
Foundation Construction Awards
Qualifications – Foundation Construction Awards
FCA – Bricklaying – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 68kb PDF file
FCA – Bricklaying – Award Details(opens new window) 104kb PDF file
FCA – Carpentry and Joinery – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 69kb PDF file
FCA – Carpentry and Joinery – Award Details(opens new window) 105kb PDF file
FCA – Construction and Civil Engineering – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 71kb PDF file
FCA – Construction and Civil Engineering – Award Details(opens new window) 126kb PDF file
FCA – Interior Systems – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 68kb PDF file
FCA – Interior Systems – Award Details(opens new window) 103kb PDF file
FCA – Painting and Decorating – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 73kb PDF file
FCA – Painting and Decorating – Award Details(opens new window) 175kb PDF file
FCA – Plastering – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 68kb PDF file
FCA – Plastering – Award Details(opens new window) 105kb PDF file
Intermediate Construction Awards
Qualifications – Intermediate Construction Awards
ICA – Accessing Operations and Rigging – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 89kb PDF file
ICA – Accessing Operations and Rigging – Award Details(opens new window) 226kb PDF file
ICA – Bench Joinery – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 73kb PDF file
ICA – Bench Joinery – Award Details(opens new window) 179kb PDF file
ICA – Bricklaying – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ICA – Bricklaying – Award Details(opens new window) 164kb PDF file
ICA – Built Up Bituminous Roofing – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 78kb PDF file
ICA – Built Up Bituminous Roofing – Award Details(opens new window) 195kb PDF file
ICA – Construction Operations – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ICA – Construction Operations – Award Details(opens new window) 227kb PDF file
ICA – Craft Mason – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ICA – Craft Mason – Award Details(opens new window) 155kb PDF file
ICA – Dry Lining – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 73kb PDF file
ICA – Dry Lining – Award Details(opens new window) 162kb PDF file
ICA – Floorcovering Textiles and Impervious – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 86kb PDF file
ICA – Floorcovering Textiles and Impervious – Award Details(opens new window) 191kb PDF file
ICA – Formworking – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 70kb PDF file
ICA – Formworking – Award Details(opens new window) 167kb PDF file
ICA – Highways Maintenance – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 75kb PDF file
ICA – Highways Maintenance – Award Details(opens new window) 187kb PDF file
ICA – Maintenance Operations – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 83kb PDF file
ICA – Maintenance Operations – Award Details(opens new window) 162kb PDF file
ICA – Mastic Asphalting – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 75kb PDF file
ICA – Mastic Asphalting – Award Details(opens new window) 167kb PDF file
ICA – Painting and Decorating – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 86kb PDF file
ICA – Painting and Decorating – Award Details(opens new window) 211kb PDF file
ICA – Plastering – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 81kb PDF file
ICA – Plastering – Award Details(opens new window) 219kb PDF file
ICA – Roof Sheeting and Cladding – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ICA – Roof Sheeting and Cladding – Award Details(opens new window) 163kb PDF file
ICA – Roof Slating and Tiling – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 88kb PDF file
ICA – Roof Slating and Tiling – Award Details(opens new window) 251kb PDF file
ICA – Shopfitting – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 76kb PDF file
ICA – Shopfitting – Award Details(opens new window) 183kb PDF file
ICA – Site Carpentry – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ICA – Site Carpentry – Award Details(opens new window) 176kb PDF file
ICA – Stonemasonry – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 69kb PDF file
ICA – Stonemasonry – Award Details(opens new window) 127kb PDF file
ICA – Thatching – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 72kb PDF file
ICA – Thatching – Award Details(opens new window) 192kb PDF file
ICA – Wall and Floor Tiling – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 75kb PDF file
ICA – Wall and Floor Tiling – Award Details(opens new window) 156kb PDF file
ICA – Woodmachining – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 75kb PDF file
ICA – Woodmachining – Award Details(opens new window) 301kb PDF file
Mapping Intermediate Construction Awards (ICAs) to Magenta NVQs
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Bench Joinery(opens new window) 162kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Dry Lining(opens new window) 151kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Formwork(opens new window) 557kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Painting and Decorating(opens new window) 214kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Plastering – Fibrous(opens new window) 171kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Plastering – Solid(opens new window) 239kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Roof Slating and Tiling(opens new window) 299kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Shopfitting Benchwork(opens new window) 174kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Shopfitting Sitework(opens new window) 174kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Site Carpentry(opens new window) 172kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to Magenta – Trowel Occupations(opens new window) 130kb PDF file
Mapping Intermediate Construction Awards (ICAs) to Level 3 Construction Diplomas
Mapping ICAs to Level 3 Construction Diplomas – Explanation(opens new window) 14kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Bench Joinery(opens new window) 29kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Bricklaying(opens new window) 55kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Painting and Decorating(opens new window) 24kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Plastering – Fibrous(opens new window) 39kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Plastering – Solid(opens new window) 32kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Roof Slating and Tiling(opens new window) 52kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Shopfitting(opens new window) 28kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Site Carpentry(opens new window) 36kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Stonemasonry(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Wall and Floor Tiling(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Mapping ICA to L3 Diploma – Woodmachining(opens new window) 26kb PDF file
ICA GOLA Test Specifications
ICA GOLA – Bench Joinery Test Specification(opens new window) 19kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Carpentry Test Specification(opens new window) 21kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Civil Engineering Test Specification(opens new window) 18kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Decorative Test Specification(opens new window) 21kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Plastering Test Specification(opens new window) 19kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Roof Slating and Tiling Test Specification(opens new window) 19kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Stonemasonry Test Specification(opens new window) 19kb PDF file
ICA GOLA – Trowel Test Specification(opens new window) 20kb PDF file
Advanced Construction Awards
Qualifications – Advanced Construction Awards
ACA – Bench Joinery – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 70kb PDF file
ACA – Bench Joinery – Award Details(opens new window) 156kb PDF file
ACA – Bricklaying – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ACA – Bricklaying – Award Details(opens new window) 182kb PDF file
ACA – Painting and Decorating – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 84kb PDF file
ACA – Painting and Decorating – Award Details(opens new window) 190kb PDF file
ACA – Plastering – Fibrous – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
ACA – Plastering – Fibrous – Award Details(opens new window) 161kb PDF file
ACA – Plastering – Solid – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 73kb PDF file
ACA – Plastering – Solid – Award Details(opens new window) 160kb PDF file
ACA – Roof Slating and Tiling – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 90kb PDF file
ACA – Roof Slating and Tiling – Award Details(opens new window) 245kb PDF file
ACA – Shopfitting – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 75kb PDF file
ACA – Shopfitting – Award Details(opens new window) 188kb PDF file
ACA – Site Carpentry – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 73kb PDF file
ACA – Site Carpentry – Award Details(opens new window) 185kb PDF file
ACA – Stonemasonry – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 67kb PDF file
ACA – Stonemasonry – Award Details(opens new window) 173kb PDF file
ACA – Wall and Floor Tiling – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 69kb PDF file
ACA – Wall and Floor Tiling – Award Details(opens new window) 124kb PDF file
ACA – Woodmachining – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 77kb PDF file
ACA – Woodmachining – Award Details(opens new window) 289kb PDF file
Foundation Certificates
Qualifications – Foundation Certificates
Foundation Certificate – Building Craft Occupations – Accreditation Criteria Specification(opens new window) 171kb PDF file
Foundation Certificate – Building Crafts Occupations – Award Details(opens new window) 101kb PDF file
Foundation Certificate – Plant Maintenance – Marking Sheet(opens new window) 58kb PDF file
Foundation Certificate – Plant Maintenance – Qualification Details(opens new window) 102kb PDF file
Foundation Certificate – Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations – Qualification Details(opens new window) 154kb PDF file
Foundation Certificate – Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations – Training Modules(opens new window) 57kb PDF file
Foundation Certificate Test Specifications
Foundation Certificate – Plant Maintenance Test Specification(opens new window) 46kb PDF file
Intermediate Certificates
Qualifications – Intermediate Certificates
Intermediate Certificate – Plant Maintenance – Marking Sheet(opens new window) 53kb PDF file
Intermediate Certificate – Plant Maintenance – Qualification Details(opens new window) 162kb PDF file
Intermediate Certificate – Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations – Qualification Details(opens new window) 173kb PDF file
Intermediate Certificate – Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations – Training Modules(opens new window) 89kb PDF file
Intermediate Certificate Test Specifications
Intermediate Certificate – Plant Maintenance Test Specification(opens new window) 123kb PDF file
Advanced Certificates
Qualifications – Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate – Plant Maintenance – Marking Sheet(opens new window) 58kb PDF file
Advanced Certificate – Plant Maintenance – Qualification Details(opens new window) 182kb PDF file
Advanced Certificate Test Specifications
Advanced Certificate – Plant Maintenance Test Specification(opens new window) 71kb PDF file