NVQ in Plant Operations

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) is a competence-based qualification designed for individuals working in plant operations within the construction industry. To achieve this qualification, candidates must demonstrate the required level of competence as described in the units.

Assessment involves measuring a candidate’s skills, knowledge, and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.

The qualification must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. It will be internally assessed by a suitably experienced and qualified assessor.

Each candidate is required to compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.

PATHWAYS AND ASSESSMENT

There are 11 Pathways relating to their work roles:

1. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Cranes and Specialist Lifting)
2. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Extracting)
3. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Excavating)
4. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Constructing and Forming)
5. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations Transporting Loads)
6. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Laying and Distributing)
7. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Road/Rail)
8. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Attachments)
9. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (In-shore and Marine)
10. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Erecting and Dismantling)
11. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Road Plant or Machinery)

To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete the two Mandatory units, along with the required Mandatory and/or Optional units from one of the Pathways. Candidates may choose to complete any of the Additional Units, but these will not count towards the Mandatory Units for any of the Pathways.

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

Based on the pathways chosen by candidates, they must complete different sets of mandatory and optional units. Each pathway has its own specific requirements, ensuring that candidates gain the relevant skills and knowledge for their chosen area of expertise within the construction industry.