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:

1. Skills Profiling: An initial session with an assessor to confirm readiness for the EWPA route, ensuring candidates meet entry requirements and have sufficient experience.
2. Portfolio of Evidence: Submission of supporting documentation such as witness testimonies, employer endorsements, and records of prior work to demonstrate experience.
3. Practical Assessment: A comprehensive, on-site practical assessment, typically delivered over three consecutive days, where candidates showcase competence in insulation installation, basecoat work, finishing, and related technical skills.
4. Professional Discussion and Q&A: A structured interview with the assessor to confirm technical knowledge, understanding of standards, and professional experience.

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:

• Be currently working or have recent experience in the external or internal wall insulation sector
• Be able to demonstrate their competence through practical tasks without the need for training
• Supply evidence of previous work, including photographs, references, or employer confirmation where required
• Be physically capable of completing the practical assessment activities
• Provide their own hand tools for use during the assessment
• No formal qualifications are required prior to entry, but this route is not suitable for new entrants to the industry.

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.