Level 1, 2, 3 Certificates in Dry Stone Walling 
This new suite of QCF (Qualification and Credit Framework) qualifications will be available from 1st December 2009 and replace the existing NQF (National Qualifications Framework) provision which expires on 31st December 2009. As of 1st December 2009 all new learners should be directed to the new qualifications.
The new qualifications have been developed to offer learners interested in dry stone walling the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge required to practice aspects of dry stone walling at a number of progressive levels.
All certificates aim to address the skills shortage within this area of activity and in doing so, ensure there are sufficient numbers of appropriately qualified dry stone wallers in the future. This, in turn contributes towards the continuation of this traditional construction craft and to the conservation of the landscape.
The units of the qualifications have been devised to enable the learner to move through the levels of skill development to achieve or work towards achieving a national qualification and improve their opportunities.
The qualifications have been developed in partnership with the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain; and have the support of Lantra Sector Skills Council.
Level 1 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling Qualification No. 500/7615/2
Level 2 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling Qualification No. 500/7446/5
Level 3 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling Qualification No. 500/7447/7
For more information about any Lantra Awards qualifications, please contact Cathy Riley on cathy.riley@lantra-awards.co.uk or Nikki Jackson on nikki.jackson@lantra-awards.co.uk