Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing

What is this course?

Based on National Occupational Standards, this qualification enables experienced Fencing Installers to demonstrate and evidence their key skills and knowledge at supervisor level, covering knowledge, understanding, and workplace competence in planning, organising, and supervising fencing activities.

Quick Facts

  • Price: £1,200 + VAT per delegate
  • Duration: no specified time limit — typically 3 to 18 months, depending on completion of tasks (661 guided hours)
  • Certification: Smart Awards Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Fencing Certificate
  • Validity: this qualification does not currently have an expiry date; customers should ensure compliance with any employer, client, or industry scheme requirements
  • Regulations and industry standards relating to work-based fencing
  • Managing the establishment of lines and levels
  • Monitoring and maintaining the installation and quality of fence installation
  • Organising the fencing site and controlling the deployment of materials, components, and resources
  • Inspecting fencing to identify defects and repair options
  • Promoting, monitoring, and maintaining health, safety, and security in the workplace
  • Maintaining and enhancing productive working relationships

Assessment is carried out in the workplace through the completion of an electronic portfolio, supported by practical observation and assessment, audio evidence, witness testimonies/statements, and supporting workplace documentation.

Experienced fencing installers progressing into supervisory positions, and working fence supervisors seeking a recognised qualification and looking to obtain their FISS/CSCS Gold Supervisor card. Candidates should typically be experienced fencing or VRS operatives actively working within the industry, undertaking or preparing for supervisory responsibilities. Suitable for anyone who has completed the Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing (General Fencing or Vehicle Safety) and is looking to progress.

Course Content

  • Regulations and industry standards relating to work-based fencing
  • Managing the establishment of lines and levels
  • Monitoring and maintaining the installation and quality of fence installation
  • Organising the fencing site and controlling the deployment of materials, components, and resources
  • Inspecting fencing to identify defects and repair options
  • Promoting, monitoring, and maintaining health, safety, and security in the workplace
  • Maintaining and enhancing productive working relationships

Assessment

Assessment is carried out in the workplace through the completion of an electronic portfolio, supported by practical observation and assessment, audio evidence, witness testimonies/statements, and supporting workplace documentation.

Suitable For

Experienced fencing installers progressing into supervisory positions, and working fence supervisors seeking a recognised qualification and looking to obtain their FISS/CSCS Gold Supervisor card. Candidates should typically be experienced fencing or VRS operatives actively working within the industry, undertaking or preparing for supervisory responsibilities. Suitable for anyone who has completed the Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing (General Fencing or Vehicle Safety) and is looking to progress.

Entry Requirements
  • • Candidates should typically be experienced fencing or VRS operatives, actively working within the fencing industry and undertaking, or preparing for, supervisory responsibilities

Trainer Delivering This Course

Steve Duckworth
Training Officer
steve.duckworth@ajstraining.co.uk
Steve has 35 years' experience in the highways and fencing industry, progressing from labourer to installer, supervisor and now Training Officer. Lantra approved and CAVA qualified, he delivers AJ's vehicle restraint systems training alongside plant, health and safety, and fencing diploma courses.
Stuart Pocock
Apprenticeship Manager / Lead IQA / DLS
stuart@ajstraining.co.uk
With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.

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FAQs

Do I need to have completed a Level 2 Diploma first?

This qualification is aimed at those who've completed the Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing (General Fencing or Vehicle Safety) or who already have equivalent experience and are working towards supervisory responsibilities.

What card does this support?

It supports an application for the FISS/CSCS Gold Supervisor card.

How is this assessed?

Through an electronic portfolio built up from workplace evidence — practical observation, audio evidence, witness statements, and supporting documentation.

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