Course Overview
This qualification is aimed at skilled partition fixers who are actively working on-site and want to gain formal recognition for their trade. It’s perfect for experienced operatives with 6 months of hands-on work in installing metal stud partitions, MF ceilings, and drylining systems. Whether you’re working on commercial fit-outs, residential builds, or refurbishments, this NVQ helps you prove your ability and move forward in your career.
Assessment:
- No classroom time
- 100% work-based evidence
- Remote portfolio submission (with on-site visit if required)
- Photos, videos, method statements, and professional discussions
- Evidence of your real work in live environments
What It Covers:
- Installing different types of suspended ceilings (MF, lay-in grid, acoustic panels)
- Measuring, setting out and aligning grid and support systems
- Working with fixings, insulation, panels, and tiles
- Reading drawings and specifications
- Health and safety on-site
- Communication and teamwork in construction environments
- Solving problems and ensuring quality control
Eligibility:
- Minimum 6 months of relevant site experience
- Age 18+
- Currently employed in partition fixing or interior systems role
Who It’s For:
- Partition Fixers
- Dryliners
- Ceiling Installers
- Interior Fit-Out Operatives
- Builders working on commercial interiors
Duration:
2 to 3 months (flexible around your workload and availability)
Outcome:
Successful completion leads to the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems – Partition Fixer, which allows you to apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
Support Provided:
- Assigned remote assessor with trade experience
- Support via WhatsApp and email
- Flexible submission timelines
- One-on-one guidance throughout your NVQ journey
- Optional on-site assessment if required
Next Step:
Click Apply Now or Book Your Free 10-Minute Consultation to check your eligibility and get started.
CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
- Conforming to Productive Working Practices
- Moving, Handling and Storing Resources
- Installing Metal Stud Partitions
- Installing Lining and Encasement Systems
- Finishing and Sealing Interior Systems
- Dryliners and partition fixers
- Interior systems installers
- Subcontractors in fit-out or partition packages
- Labourers with stud partitioning experience
- Ceiling and wall system specialists
- Installing metal stud and track systems
- Measuring and cutting plasterboard accurately
- Following fit-out specifications
- Working to high standards in interior fit-outs
- Understanding moisture, fire, and acoustic requirements
Most learners complete this NVQ within 6–12 weeks, depending on work experience and availability of site evidence. National averages show that candidates who are actively working on-site complete in under 3 months, as the assessment is entirely work-based.
According to CITB workforce data, around 62% of interior systems operatives (including dryliners and partition fixers) hold a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent. Having this qualification places you in line with industry standards and ensures compliance with site competency requirements.
Yes. The NVQ Level 2 in Interior Systems – Partition Fixer provides the competence required for the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card, which is now requested on over 80% of UK construction sites, especially for commercial and large residential projects.
Partition fixing is one of the fastest-growing areas of the interior systems trade, driven by increased demand for office fit-outs, modular builds, and residential refurbishments. Industry forecasts predict a 3.2% annual growth rate in demand for partition systems up to 2030, meaning qualified fixers are in steady demand.
On average, partition fixers in the UK earn between £120–£180 per day as self-employed subcontractors. Data from Hudson Contract shows that operatives with formal NVQs often command 10–15% higher rates compared to unqualified workers.
