Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare Installing Dry Lining Systems Handling and Moving Materials Productive Working Practices Conforming to Productive Working Practices Optional unit depending on your specific tasks (e.g., ceiling fixing or partitions)

Dryliners with on-site experience (no matter how many years) Self-employed fixers or subcontractors Interior systems workers in commercial or residential projects Workers who’ve never been certified but want to get their CSCS Blue Card If you’re hands-on and know your trade, we can help you qualify quickly.

Proof of competence as a dryliner Better job and site access Eligibility for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card Increased credibility with clients and contractors

NVQ Level 2 in Interior Systems (Drylining)

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Course Overview

The NVQ Level 2 in Interior Systems (Drylining) qualification is tailored for experienced dryliners, fixers, and partition installers working on-site. Whether you specialise in tacking, jointing, metal stud framing or MF ceilings, this fast-track qualification allows you to gain formal recognition for the skills you already use daily. It’s ideal for workers looking to upgrade their CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card or meet contract requirements — with minimal disruption to your work routine.

Assessment:

No classroom time required
Remote assessment (on-site visit if required)
Evidence-based: photos, videos, method statements, observations, professional discussion
100% work-based portfolio

What it Covers:

Installing metal stud partitions, MF ceilings, and drylining systems
Preparing and fixing plasterboard to walls and ceilings
Understanding specifications and drawings
Health and safety compliance on construction sites
Working effectively and productively with others
Measuring, marking, and cutting materials accurately
Handling and storing materials correctly

Eligibility:

Minimum 6 months to 1 years of site-based drylining experience
Age 18+
Currently working in a relevant role

Who It’s For:

Dryliners
Ceiling Fixers
Partition Fixers
Tacker/Jointers
Construction Labourers with experience in interior systems

Duration:

2 to 3 months (flexible based on your workload and evidence availability)

Outcome:

You will receive an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems (Drylining), allowing you to apply for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card and take on more senior roles and site responsibilities.

Support Provided:

Dedicated remote assessor
WhatsApp and email support
Flexible assessment schedule around your work
One-to-one coaching and guidance throughout
On-site visit (only if required)

Next Step:

Click “Apply Now” or book your free 10-minute consultation to check your eligibility and start your NVQ journey today.

CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card

Unit Structure

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
Installing Dry Lining Systems
Handling and Moving Materials
Productive Working Practices
Conforming to Productive Working Practices
Optional unit depending on your specific tasks (e.g., ceiling fixing or partitions)

Who Can Apply

Dryliners with on-site experience (no matter how many years)
Self-employed fixers or subcontractors
Interior systems workers in commercial or residential projects
Workers who’ve never been certified but want to get their CSCS Blue Card
If you’re hands-on and know your trade, we can help you qualify quickly.

Skills You’ll Gain

Proof of competence as a dryliner
Better job and site access
Eligibility for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
Increased credibility with clients and contractors

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Most learners complete within 6–10 weeks, since the qualification is fully site-based and assessed on live evidence. Operatives already working full-time as partition fixers often finish quicker than the average NVQ completion time of 12 weeks.

CITB data shows that around 65% of partition fixers and dryliners now hold a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent. This makes it one of the most common qualifications in the interior systems trade and increasingly the minimum standard required by contractors.

Yes — this NVQ provides eligibility for the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card, which is required on over 85–90% of UK sites. Without it, most employers won’t allow you to work unsupervised.

Yes — demand is growing steadily due to office refurbishments, modular construction, and high-rise residential projects. The UK interiors market is forecast to grow by 3–4% annually up to 2030, with partition fixers remaining a core trade within that growth.

Partition fixers with this NVQ typically earn £140–£180 per day, depending on region and project type. Data from Hudson Contract shows that NVQ-qualified partition fixers earn 10–15% more than those without formal qualifications.

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