NVQ Level 3 Painting & Decorating

Get your NVQ assessed on-site by your own dedicated assessor. We come to your workplace to evaluate your practical painting and decorating skills and compile the evidence needed for your Level 3 qualification. Upon achieving this, you’ll be eligible to apply for your Gold CSCS card.

98% Pass Rate

Our customers across East Anglia & London achieve their NVQ qualifications and Gold CSCS cards with our expert assessment service.
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Already working as a painter and decorator but need your Gold CSCS card for site access?

CSCS cards are now required on most construction sites, but you need NVQ Level 3 to get one. Whether it's your first application or a renewal, we help experienced painters and decorators get the official qualification needed for site access.

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We Come to You
No time off work or travel - we assess you at your actual workplace during normal hours
Get Qualified Fast
Most candidates complete their NVQ assessment in just a few visits with our experienced assessors
Real Work, Real Assessment
Using your actual painting and decorating projects as evidence - no artificial tests or classroom scenarios
Gold CSCS Card Ready
Full support getting your qualification processed and Gold CSCS card application submitted

Ready to Get Site-Ready?

Don't let missing paperwork stop you from working. Book your NVQ assessment today and get the Gold CSCS card you need for site access.

Most candidates qualified within 3-4 weeks

Our NVQ Assessment Options

We offer flexible assessment solutions to suit every carpenter and construction business, requirement, and budget.

98% Pass Rate
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Individual Assessment

Perfect for single tradespeople who need their Gold CSCS card for site access.

On-site workplace assessment
Personal assessor assigned to you
Real work evidence collection
3-4 week completion timeline
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Team Assessments

Our volume assessment service offering coordinated scheduling and cost savings for construction companies.

Volume discounts available
Coordinated team scheduling
Single point of contact
Priority booking for large teams

Not Sure Which Option Is Right For You?

Our experts will help you choose the perfect assessment approach based on your experience, timeline, and requirements.

Our NVQ Assessment Process

Our 5-step process gets you qualified quickly with minimal disruption to your work schedule.

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Initial Review
Quick evaluation of your painting and decorating experience and current work situation.
Review of existing skills and experience
Assessment of qualification requirements
Timeline and process explanation
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On-site Induction
We visit your workplace to explain assessment requirements and get started.
Meet your personal assessor
Site safety and logistics discussion
Assessment schedule planning
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Practical Assessment
Direct observation of your painting and decorating skills during real work activities.
2-3 workplace visits over several weeks
Assessment of practical competencies
Real-time feedback and guidance
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Evidence Collection
Professional compilation of your skills portfolio and documentation.
Photographic evidence of your work
Competency records and witness statements
Complete portfolio preparation
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Certification & CSCS Support
Receive your qualification and get help with your Gold CSCS card application.
Official NVQ Level 3 certificate issued
CSCS card application guidance
Career progression advice
Ready to Get Qualified?
Contact us today for your free consultation and get the Gold CSCS card you need for site access.

Most assessments completed within 3-4 weeks of booking.

Areas We Serve

Providing professional NVQ assessment services throughout East Anglia & London. Contact us to confirm we cover your location.

  • Bedford
  • Dunstable
  • Leighton Buzzard
  • Luton
  • Amersham
  • Aylesbury
  • Buckingham
  • Chesham
  • High Wycombe
  • Milton Keynes
  • Cambridge
  • Ely
  • Peterborough
  • Colchester

  • Colchester

  • Boston
  • Grantham
  • Lincoln
  • Spalding
  • Stamford
  • Camden
  • Croydon
  • Ealing
  • Hackney
  • Islington
  • Lambeth
  • Richmond
  • Southwark
  • Tower Hamlets
  • Wandsworth
  • Great Yarmouth
  • King's Lynn
  • Norwich
  • Oakham
  • Uppingham
  • Corby
  • Daventry
  • Kettering
  • Northampton
  • Rushden
  • Towcester
  • Wellingborough
  • Bury St Edmunds
  • Felixstowe
  • Ipswich
  • Newmarket
Not sure if we cover your location?

Or call us directly: 01480 219314

What Our Customers Say

Don't just take our word for it. See what other trades and contruction businesses throughout East Anglia & London have to say about our NVQ service.

Have a question On Our NVQ Assessments

Find answers to common questions about our NVQ assesments.

The NVQ Level 3 Painting & Decorating assessment typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete. This includes 3-4 on-site visits and time for portfolio development.

No. All observations and discussions take place at your workplace during normal working hours. Our assessors will arrange visits while you're working on suitable projects to observe your skills.

You'll need to provide examples of your work, including photos of completed projects, specifications, client feedback, and documentation of advanced techniques. We'll help you identify suitable evidence during the assessment process.

Yes. Once you receive your NVQ Level 3 certificate, you can apply for your Gold CSCS card. You'll also need to pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test if you haven't done so within the last two years.

That's not a problem. While a Level 2 qualification is helpful, we can assess based on your practical experience. If you've been working in the trade for several years and can demonstrate advanced skills, you can still achieve the Level 3 qualification.

Yes, CITB levy payers may be eligible for funding to support their NVQ Level 3 assessment costs. We can discuss funding options during your initial consultation.

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Ready to Advance Your Painting Career?

Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your NVQ Level 3 qualification and Gold CSCS card.