Road Surfacing – High Friction Surfacing – Hot Applied (Manual)
A Level 2 NVQ Certificate for operatives applying hot-applied high friction surfacing systems manually at road junctions, crossings and high-risk locations.
- Workplace portfolio route
- Flexible completion around your job
- Awarded by NOCN
- Supports CSCS Skilled / Competent Worker card applications*
Who is this qualification for?
- Surfacing operatives working with hot thermoplastic HFS systems
- Highway specialists applying skid resistance at high-risk locations
- Workers seeking recognised competence in hot applied HFS
What you'll cover
- Setting up and operating HFS application equipment safely
- Surface preparation and primer application for hot HFS
- Applying hot thermoplastic binder to specified depths and coverages
- Rolling aggregate into the hot binder at the correct time
- Quality control, inspection and defect reporting for HFS installations
Assessment & evidence
- Portfolio of workplace evidence from hot HFS projects
- On-site assessor observations
- Technical discussion on hot HFS materials and processes
Evidence examples
- Temperature monitoring records for hot materials
- Photographs of hot HFS application at each stage
- Site records for coverage rates and aggregate spread
- Supervisor sign-off on completed HFS areas
CSCS Skilled & Competent Worker Cards
Many Level 2 NVQs are accepted as supporting evidence when applying for a CSCS Skilled Worker or Competent Worker card, depending on the occupational area. Achieving this qualification may form part of the evidence required for your card application. Not sure which card you need? We'll confirm the best route during enrolment.
* CSCS card applications have additional requirements (e.g. the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test and CSCS-specific criteria). We'll advise you on the most suitable route based on your role.
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