SVQ/NVQ – Specialist Concrete Operations
The Level 2/3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Operations is a competence-based qualification designed for individuals working in specialist areas of concrete within construction.
Candidates must demonstrate occupational competence, knowledge, and understanding in core concrete activities and in a chosen specialist pathway.
Who Should Attend?
Construction workers specialising in concrete works
Operatives performing repair, finishing, cutting, drilling, or installing concrete
Supervisors and skilled operatives seeking formal recognition of expertise
Assessment & Certification
Assessment: Workplace-based, portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence in all required units
Certification: Level 2/3 NVQ/SVQ in Specialist Concrete Operations
Outcome: Recognition of occupational competence and the ability to safely perform specialist concrete tasks
Mandatory Units (all required)
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace
Pathways (choose one)
Concrete Repair – repair and restore concrete surfaces and structures
Sprayed Concrete – operate sprayed concrete equipment and apply shotcrete
Decorative Concrete – decorative and surface finishing of concrete
Concrete Drilling – drilling operations in concrete for openings, fixings, or services
Concrete Sawing – cutting and sawing of concrete elements
Concrete Drilling and Sawing – combined operations for specialist works
In Situ Flooring – Screed – laying and finishing screeds
In Situ Flooring – Resin – applying resin flooring systems
In Situ Flooring – Concrete Layer – placing and finishing in situ concrete floors
In Situ Flooring – Concrete Finisher – detailed finishing and surface profiling
In Situ Flooring – Concrete Plant Operator – operating concrete batching and delivery plants
Substrate Preparation and Profiling – preparing concrete substrates for further works
Concrete Floating Floor Installation – installation of floating concrete floor systems
Insulated Concrete Construction – construction of insulated concrete forms and panels
Each pathway has its specific mandatory and optional units to ensure candidates develop relevant skills for their chosen area of expertise.
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