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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)
Occupation
Groundworks
The Level 2 in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations NVQ is specifically for Groundworks and for those working in this industry who want to prove their competence. This covers drainage, aspects of concreting, kerbs, paving, excavation and reinstatement.
This qualification is suitable for occupations such as Construction Operations Kerb & Channel Layer, Construction Operations Drainage Construction, Construction Operations Structural Concrete, Highways Maintenance Concreting, Groundworker, Construction Operative Excavation & Reinstatement, Maintenance Operative.
Candidates need to be experienced and have sufficient knowledge to complete the assessment and carrying out the specific Construction and Civil Engineering works specific for the preferred pathway(s).
Our assessor schedules the appointments with the candidate at times that work for both parties.
Since the Construction and Civil Engineering Operations NVQ are candidate-led, they can be completed swiftly once the majority of the evidence has been acquired for the proposed evidence list, a copy of which we've provided. After the evidence is gathered (by email), the Construction and Civil Engineering NVQ level 2 can be completed quickly in two to three sessions, lasting a few hours each, as long as the candidate can set aside time for the professional follow-up discussion to go over all of the given evidence.
The follow-up professional discussion can be completed face-to-face or remotely.
1st visit – Induction, planning
2nd visit – discuss evidences, identify shortfall of evidences
3rd – visit – Discuss new evidences, cover shortfall in questions (if required) - completed
Duration: See section "What This NVQ Involves"
Location: Work-based, on-site assessment, and/or remote
Cost: £995 + VAT, or, CITB Skills and Training Fund - £0 (Once reimbursed by CITB, your training is effectively free)
Dates: On-site assessment
Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification
Card Occupation: Construction Operative Non Structural Concreting
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mark and the entire team at Workforce Skills for the outstanding training and support provided throughout my Level 7 NVQ in Senior Site Management. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clarity, and a consistently high standard of delivery.
The depth of knowledge and experience that Mark brings to the table is evident in every interaction. His guidance was invaluable, not just in navigating the NVQ requirements, but in enhancing my understanding of leadership and site management at a senior level. The training materials were comprehensive, well-structured, and directly aligned with industry expectations, which made the learning both relevant and engaging.
What stood out most was the team’s commitment to quality and their proactive approach to ensuring I stayed on track. They were always available to answer questions and provide feedback, making the journey feel both supported and efficient.
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| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace. Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| R/651/0010 | Laying modular pavement in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| F/651/0015 | Laying preformed kerbs and channels in the workplace | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| T/650/8908 | Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| H/651/0016 | Installing drainage in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| K/650/8913 | Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace | 1 |
| K/651/0027 | Reinstating ground condition in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/600/8281 | Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Plus two or more of the following: | 2 |
| A/650/8919 | Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| H/650/8920 | Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| J/650/8921 | Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| T/650/8908 | Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/650/8922 | Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace | 2 |
| M/651/0029 | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Y/651/0030 | Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| F/503/1171 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| R/508/6532 | Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: | 2 |
| J/618/8498 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Plus four or more of the following: | 2 |
| L/650/8923 | Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/651/0031 | Placing and finishing concrete in the workplace | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/651/0032 | Erecting and striking proprietary formwork in the workplace | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| K/650/8913 | Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace | 1 |
| K/651/0027 | Reinstating ground condition in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: Chute; Elephant’s Trunk; Skip; Pump; Mono-rail; Manually | 2 |
| D/600/8281 | Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Plus two or more of the following: | 2 |
| A/650/8919 | Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| H/650/8920 | Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| J/650/8921 | Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| T/650/8908 | Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/650/8922 | Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace | 2 |
| M/651/0029 | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Y/651/0030 | Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Ride-on roller | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| F/503/1171 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| R/508/6532 | Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Operations Guide Banksman | 2 |
| J/618/8498 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Plus four or more of the following: | 2 |
| L/650/8923 | Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| F/503/1171 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| D/615/4986 | Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: Chute; Elephant’s Trunk; Skip; Pump; Mono-rail; Manually | 2 |
| H/651/0016 | Installing drainage in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| K/650/8913 | Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace | 1 |
| K/651/0027 | Reinstating ground condition in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| D/600/8281 | Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Plus two or more of the following: | 2 |
| A/650/8919 | Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Four of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| H/650/8920 | Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| J/650/8921 | Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 1 |
| T/650/8908 | Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| K/650/8922 | Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace | 2 |
| M/651/0029 | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Y/651/0030 | Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| R/508/6532 | Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: | 2 |
| J/618/8498 | Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Plus four or more of the following: | 2 |
| L/650/8923 | Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/651/0031 | Placing and finishing concrete in the workplace | 2 |
| H/651/0016 | Installing drainage in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| K/651/0027 | Reinstating ground condition in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| J/617/1197 | Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| M/650/8924 | Forming and finishing excavations manually in the workplace | 2 |
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| K/650/8922 | Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace | 2 |
| D/651/0014 | Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 |
| R/508/6532 | Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: | 2 |
| L/650/8923 | Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace | 2 |
Groundworks refer to the construction work that takes place before the construction of a building, such as site preparation, excavation, and foundation work. It involves the construction of the foundations and substructure of buildings, roads, and other structures.
The Construction and Civil Engineering Operations Level 2 NVQ covers a range of topics related to groundworks and civil engineering construction operations, including site preparation and setup, excavation and earthworks, concreting, drainage, and health and safety.
The Construction and Civil Engineering Operations Level 2 NVQ is aimed at individuals who are working in the construction industry and wish to develop their skills and knowledge in groundworks and civil engineering construction operations. It is suitable for those who are working in roles such as groundworker, plant operator, and general construction operative.
Those who achieve this qualification by completing the Construction and Civil Engineering Operations Level 2 NVQ, it can provide individuals with a range of benefits, including enhanced job prospects, improved earning potential, and the ability to progress to higher levels of study and qualifications. It can also help to ensure that individuals have the necessary skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively in the construction industry.
Yes, you can do the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations online.
The NVQ Level 2 Groundworks cost can vary. Please see our payment options.
To be eligible for the NVQ Level 2 Construction And Civil Engineering Operations, you need to have the required level of experience in the construction industry, and you must be currently employed. You also need to demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and understanding of the construction industry.
The Construction and Civil Engineering Operations Level 2 NVQ is assessed onsite using various methods of assessment, such as direct observation, question sessions, and the collection of relevant documentation. Learners will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a range of areas related to groundworks and civil engineering construction operations.
You can refer to our helpful NVQ Level 2 Construction And Civil Engineering Operations Evidence Examples list to get a better idea of the types of naturally occurring documentation you can use to support your NVQ. You will find this on our resources page.
Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Blue Skilled Workers card as long as you have completed the relevant Operative Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. Please contact Workforce Skills Support for further CSCS experienced and trainee card information.
Please visit our All NVQ page to find your relevant occupation and required NVQ.
Yes, this Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations is accredited by ProQual.
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