£1,850 per learner → £925 after WHSP funding + VAT
Duration
18 hours
Perfect For
Experienced tradespeople who have a minimum of five years’ worth of experience in the trade.
What You’ll Get
Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Delivery Mode
In person
This course is part funded by the Warm Homes Skills Programme, delivered on behalf of DESNZ
The Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) provides skilled workers with a route to achieve a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation in Building Treatments, in one of two specialisms, External Wall Insulation Boarder and Finisher, or Internal Wall Insulation.
This assessment allows learners to demonstrate their competence in a controlled environment through a series of practical tasks aligned with industry standards and job specifications. It is designed for experienced professionals looking to fast-track their qualification based on existing skills and site knowledge.
Why Choose This Course?
This EWPA route is ideal for experienced insulation installers who want to formalise their skills and gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification without completing a traditional training programme. It focuses purely on the demonstration of competence through practical tasks and assessor observation. If you’ve been working on EWI or IWI systems and want to validate your experience for compliance, recognition, or career progression, this assessment offers a fast, effective, and industry-respected pathway to NVQ certification.
Flexible Learning
Our courses are flexible around your needs as a business. We offer timings to suit you, including evenings and weekend courses. We will go through your options during the sign up process.
Content Overview
The EWPA process is structured around four key stages:
The EWPA practical assessment involves the completion of key tasks based on realistic work scenarios.
The assessment takes place over 3 days (maximum 18 hours) and is conducted under controlled conditions with one assessor per four candidates.
Entry Requirements
This assessment route is for experienced workers only. Learners must:
Certification
On successful completion of the practical assessment and confirmation of competence, learners will be awarded the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments (Construction) – External Wall Insulation: Boarder and Finisher or Internal Wall Insulation. This qualification is nationally recognised and demonstrates that the learner meets the industry standard for EWI or IWI installation. It supports access to skilled worker CSCS cards and future progression within the construction and retrofit sectors.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Portfolio and Practical
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£1,850 per learner → £925 after WHSP funding + VAT
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is the government department created in 2023 to lead the UK’s transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future. Its priorities include reducing carbon emissions, lowering household energy bills, and strengthening national energy security.
Retrofit is central to this mission. The UK has some of the oldest and least efficient housing in Europe, and upgrading homes is one of the quickest ways to cut emissions, reduce energy use, and make living costs more affordable. To deliver this at scale, the sector needs more skilled professionals and the Warm Homes Skills Programme was created to build that workforce.
The Warm Homes Skills Programme funds up to 50% of training costs, with an additional 10% uplift for learners with disabilities or those from under-represented groups. In some cases, combining this with other support can make training fully funded.
Employers may also be able to access:
CITB grants are available to registered employers and are paid on successful completion of the qualification. These can be combined with Warm Homes Skills funding to further reduce costs, and in some cases make training fully funded. For further advice and guidance, speak to a member of our team or your regional CITB Advisor.
Current CITB Grant Rates for our Warm Homes Skills Programmes:
Speak to our team today and we’ll advise you on which of these funding options apply to your organisation. We’ll calculate the maximum package available and support you through the process, so you can access subsidised or even fully funded training.
Learners must be aged 18 or over, live or work mainly in England, and be eligible for public funding. Both existing staff and new entrants to the retrofit sector can apply. Employers must also meet funding criteria, and our team will guide you through the checks.
“Underrepresented workers” means a person belonging to a group that is underrepresented in the construction labour market in relation to the specific training that is being provided, as evidenced by ONS data5. The groups that have been identified for the purposes of this programme are: women; people aged 16-25; those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds; people with disabilities. ”Workers with disabilities” means a person who has a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010.6 This is a person with physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities. Please note that in relation to age, the ONS categorisation of underrepresented persons is 16-25 but in the case of funding provided via the Warm Homes Skills Programmes, subsidies for training will be for those who are 18 and over for reasons of safeguarding’’
The Sign Up Now button is the first step in your application. It asks for some basic information, which we’ll collect to review your eligibility and funding options. Once we’ve reviewed your details, our team will get in touch to agree the next steps, confirm funding, and finalise course arrangements. It’s also a simple way to request a call back, even if you’re not ready to proceed, we can talk through your options and answer any questions you may have.
Retrofit and low-carbon construction bring together people from all walks of life, young people starting out in their careers, experienced workers looking to upskill, those changing industries, and older employees wanting to refresh their knowledge. Our training is designed to support everyone on their journey, whatever their background or experience.
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