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CITB Funding update

If you are CITB levy-registered, you can benefit from being part of an Employer Network or accessing the CITB Skills and Training fund

  • Employer Networks - This NVQ can be 70% funded under Employer Network
  • CITB Skills and Training Fund - Cost neutral utilising the CITB skills and training fund and CITB short qualification grant

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NVQ

Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Plant Machinery Maintenance

This level 3 Construction Plant Machinery Maintenance NVQ diploma is for those who want a step into working in plant or machinery maintenance.
Home » Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) – (Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic)
Qualification information

Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

About This Qualification

Qualification title
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)

Occupation

This NVQ is for people who want to take a step into working in plant or machinery maintenance. It’s aimed at current assistant supervisors and assistant managers who are looking to obtain nationally recognised accreditation to prove their competency in their field of work and can help move your career forward.

level 3 plant maintenance

Eligible For Grant & Funding

This NVQ is eligible to claim the CITB Short Qualification Grant. If you are a CITB-registered employer and up-to-date with your Levy returns, then £600 can be claimed upon completion of the NVQ.
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Duration: 2 to 3 visits

Location: On-site assessment and/or remote

Cost: Price on calling

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

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Success Rate

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Delegates completed their NVQs with us in 2024

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Eligible for CITB Short Qualification Grant

Qualification Structure

Mandatory units
Candidates must complete seven units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
H/503/2772Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace3
M/503/2915Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace5
R/503/2924Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace3
F/616/4457Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements2
L/616/4462Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements3
A617/3724Determining and completing service to maintain plant or machinery in the workplace3
J/617/3726Determining and advising on the viability of repair or replacement for returning plant or machinery to service in the workplace3
Optional units
Candidates must complete three units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
J/616/4461Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace2
M/616/4468Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace3
Y/615/1987Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or machinery in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements3
R/616/4463Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements2
Y/616/4464Producing one-off components to restore or maintain the operational functions or plant or machinery in the workplace2
D/616/4465Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements3
H/616/4466Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational serviceability in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements3
K/616/4467Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the workplace - Includes Unit Endorsements2

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this NVQ? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

A Level 3 NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) in Plant Maintenance (Construction) is a vocational qualification that demonstrates an individual's ability to carry out maintenance work on plant machinery used in the construction industry. It is a qualification that assesses the practical skills and knowledge of an individual in this field.

This qualification covers a range of plant machinery used in the construction industry, including excavators, bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, and other types of heavy machinery.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but candidates must have a basic understanding of plant maintenance and have experience working with plant machinery in the construction industry.

The qualification is assessed through a combination of on-the-job practical assessments, observations, and written assignments. Candidates will be assessed by a qualified assessor who will visit them at their workplace and observe them carrying out tasks and activities related to plant maintenance.

Achieving this qualification can lead to better job opportunities and career progression in the construction industry. It demonstrates an individual's ability to carry out maintenance work on plant machinery, which is an essential skill in the industry. Additionally, it can lead to increased confidence and job satisfaction.

Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Skilled Worker card, as long as you have completed the specified health and safety test within 2 years of applying for the card.

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Delegates who completed this qualification report an increase in career opportunities and advancements.
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