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NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Thermal Insulation

The recognised route to your Blue TICA Skillcard with CSCS logo. On-site or remote assessment — no classes, no exams, no time off the tools. Choose Fit Protection or Fabricate Protection.

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Complete in 4–6 months
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Fast Track available (+£200)
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Remote assessment UK-wide
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Red Temporary Card on enrolment
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WhatsApp tutor support
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CITB grant eligible (£600)
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Course Price
£1,100 £800 SAVE 27%
or £1,000 with Fast Track Route
Fit Protection
Install insulation, lagging & finishes
Fabricate Protection
Fabricate sheet metal cladding
Normal Route4–6 months
Fast Track +£2008–12 weeks
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Choose Your Pathway
Two pathways. One qualification.

Choose based on your day-to-day role. Not sure which one? Your assessor will help you decide during the initial assessment.

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Pathway 1 — Fit Protection

For thermal insulators who install insulation, lagging, cladding, and finishes onto pipework, ductwork, vessels, and flat surfaces on site.

  • Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
  • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
  • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
  • Applying insulation and finishes to cylindrical and flat surfaces
  • Fitting sheet metal insulation protection
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Pathway 2 — Fabricate Protection

For operatives who fabricate sheet metal cladding, jackets, and protection components, often in a workshop setting.

  • Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
  • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
  • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
  • Marking out, cutting and forming sheet metal insulation protection
  • Fabricating sheet metal insulation protection components
Assessment Method
No exams. No classroom. No nonsense.

You prove what you can already do through five evidence methods — all gathered on site or remotely.

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Direct Observation

Your assessor watches you work on site or via video

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Knowledge Workbook

Written questions completed at your own pace

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Professional Discussion

Structured conversation with your assessor

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Witness Statements

Your supervisor confirms your competence

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Photo & Video

Uploaded through our e-portfolio system

The Full Journey
Your route to the Blue TICA Skillcard

Most providers stop at "you'll get the NVQ". We show you the whole journey upfront — including the steps and costs after the NVQ.

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Enrol on the NVQ with 027 Construction Training

We issue you a registration letter so you can apply for your Red Temporary TICA Skillcard (valid 12 months) for immediate site access.

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Complete the NVQ portfolio

Site visits or remote assessment, professional discussions, photo/video evidence, plus a written knowledge workbook — all through our e-portfolio.

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Pass the CITB HS&E Test

Booked through Pearson VUE. Around £22.50.

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Complete Asbestos Awareness

Required by TICA and valid for 2 years. Available from TICA for £15.

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TICA Practical Skills Assessment

Two-day practical at the TICA National Training Centre in Darlington. Check tica.uk.com for the current fee.

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Apply for your Blue TICA Skillcard

Valid 5 years and renewable. Application made directly through tica.uk.com.

NVQ Level 2 Thermal Insulation (027) from £800
Fast Track Route (optional) +£200
TICA Practical Skills Assessment check tica.uk.com
Asbestos Awareness (TICA) £15
CITB HS&E Test ~£22.50
TICA Skillcard application check tica.uk.com
💰 CITB-registered employers can usually claim a £600 grant towards the NVQ
Why 027
Built for professionals who don't stop working

We know your time is money. That's why everything is designed to fit around your job.

🏆 ProQual Approved Centre

Direct delivery, no middlemen. Your certificate comes straight from the awarding body.

📍 Remote Assessment UK-Wide

Video evidence, photo uploads, and professional discussions over Zoom or Teams. No travel needed for the NVQ.

⚡ Red Card on Enrolment

We issue your registration letter the same week so you can apply for your Red Temporary TICA Skillcard immediately.

💬 WhatsApp Tutor Support

Fast answers when you need them. No waiting for emails or callbacks.

💰 CITB Grant Support

As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, we guide your employer through the £600 grant claim.

📈 Career Progression

After Level 2, progress to Level 3 for your Gold TICA Advanced Craft card. We deliver that too.

Frequently Asked
Got questions?

Here are the ones we get asked most. If yours isn't here, WhatsApp us.

What is the TICA Skillcard and why do I need it?+
The TICA Skillcard is the official skilled worker card for thermal insulation operatives in the UK. Since 19 June 2017, all new applications and renewals for thermal insulation have moved from the standard CSCS card to the TICA Skillcard, which carries the CSCS logo and is recognised on every UK construction site.
What is the difference between Fit Protection and Fabricate Protection?+
Fit Protection is for thermal insulators who install insulation, lagging, cladding, and finishes on site. Fabricate Protection is for those who fabricate sheet metal cladding, jackets, and protection components, often in a workshop. Many insulators do both — your assessor will help you choose the right pathway during your initial assessment.
How long does it take to complete?+
Most candidates complete in 4 to 6 months on the Normal Route. The Fast Track route (+£200) can finish in 8 to 12 weeks if you have a strong portfolio of recent thermal insulation work and respond quickly to evidence requests.
Can I be assessed remotely?+
Yes. 027 Construction Training carries out the NVQ portfolio assessment remotely using video evidence, photo uploads, and professional discussions over Zoom or Teams. The TICA two-day Practical Skills Assessment itself must be completed in person in Darlington — there is no remote alternative for that part.
Can I get a temporary card while I complete the NVQ?+
Yes. Once you are registered with us, we issue you a letter that allows you to apply for the Red Temporary TICA Skillcard, valid for 12 months. This gives you site access while you work through the NVQ. The Red card is non-renewable, so you must complete the route within 12 months.
What are the entry requirements?+
No formal academic qualifications needed. You must be working in the construction industry as a thermal insulator, mechanical insulator, pipe lagger, or sheet metal protection operative, aged 19 or older, and able to access a real site environment for evidence gathering.
What is the difference between this NVQ and Insulation & Building Treatments?+
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Thermal Insulation covers mechanical insulation work — pipe lagging, ductwork insulation, sheet metal cladding — leading to a TICA Skillcard. The Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments covers cavity wall, loft, external wall, and underfloor insulation, leading to a standard Blue CSCS card. Pick the one that matches your day-to-day role.
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Choose your pathway, enrol, and we'll have your Red Temporary Card letter issued within the week.





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