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Level 2 NVQ Stonemasonry – Stone Cutting

CITB‑recognised NVQ for stonemasons who cut and shape stone. You’ll work with a dedicated assessor, gather real‑life evidence from your site, and get your Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card (with the CITB HS&E test). No classroom, no exams – just you and your skills.

Level 2 4–8 weeks Remote assessment Blue CSCS card
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What this stone cutting NVQ covers

This Level 2 NVQ is designed for stonemasons who cut, shape, and finish stone as part of their daily work. You’ll prove your competence through photos, short videos, and a chat with your assessor – no essays, no exams. It’s the most direct route to your Blue CSCS card and shows you’re skilled in:

Real tasks you’ll evidence:
  • Preparing and setting out stone for cutting
  • Using hand tools and power tools to cut and shape stone
  • Producing accurate cuts for arches, corners, and features
  • Following health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Working to drawings and specifications

You don’t need to be in college – this NVQ is done while you work. We’ll give you an online portfolio and an assessor who’s been in the trade.

Key facts – no hidden extras

Price (total)£599 + VAT
Payment planFull amount on enrolment – no 0% finance
Duration4 – 8 weeks (most finish in 5–6)
AssessmentRemote via online portfolio + video calls
Awarding bodyCITB recognised (Ofqual regulated)
CSCS cardBlue Skilled Worker Card (with CITB HS&E test)
Entry requirementYou must be working with stone – that’s it
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How your NVQ gets done (while you keep working)

1
Registration & induction

Fill in a short form, send a photo of your ID. Your assessor calls to explain the evidence requirements and gives you access to the online portfolio. You can start any day – no fixed intake.

2
Gather evidence on site

Snap photos of your cutting and shaping work, take short videos, collect site documents and a witness testimony from your supervisor. Upload everything to your portfolio. Your assessor guides you throughout.

3
Completion & certificate

Once your evidence is signed off, you receive your CITB‑recognised NVQ diploma. Then you can book your CITB test (if needed) and apply for your Blue CSCS card. Most lads are done in 4–8 weeks.

What to expect from the NVQ

You complete a simple registration form and provide a copy of your photo ID (passport or driving licence). Your assessor then arranges a short induction call to talk through the units, the portfolio system, and the kind of evidence that works best for your role. No exams, no college enrolment.

You’ll use our online portfolio to upload evidence: photos of you cutting and shaping stone, site plans, risk assessments, and a witness testimony from your manager or client. You’ll also answer a few knowledge questions – you can write them or just discuss them with your assessor over the phone. They’re there to help, not to trip you up.

When your assessor is happy that all evidence meets the standards, they’ll arrange a final professional discussion – a relaxed chat about how you work, handle problems, and keep safe. After that, your portfolio is sent for internal verification, and you’ll receive your CITB‑approved diploma in the post. Then you’re ready to apply for your Blue CSCS card.
Stonemason working on stone piece

Frequently asked questions – Level 2 NVQ Stone Cutting

A work‑based qualification where you prove your skills using real evidence from your job – photos, videos, witness statements. No classrooms, no exams. It’s recognised across the UK construction industry.

Not a single day. You gather evidence while you’re working – snapping photos during tea break, uploading in the evening. Your assessor works around your schedule.

Most stonemasons finish within 4–8 weeks. If you’re on a big job and can upload regularly, you’ll be done sooner. We’ve had guys complete in 3 weeks.

This NVQ (combined with a current CITB Health, Safety & Environment test) qualifies you for the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card.

Yes – NVQs are UK‑wide qualifications accepted by all construction bodies, including CSCS, CITB, and equivalents in Scotland (CSR), Wales (CSR) and NI (CSR).

Yes. The portfolio is simple to use – like uploading photos to Facebook. If you get stuck, your assessor can help over the phone, or you can even post photos and we’ll upload them for you.

ConstructionsCert supports stonemasons in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford, Nottingham, Hull, Plymouth, Stoke, Wolverhampton, Derby, Swansea, Southampton, Portsmouth, York, Aberdeen, Oxford, Cambridge, and every corner of the UK. Wherever you're based, we can help with your NVQ.

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