Qualification title
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction)
Occupation
Plant Occupations
The Certificate in Plant Operations covers specific plant machinery and allows candidates to develop their knowledge and skills in areas relating to the plant machinery they work with (dumpers, telehandlers, rollers, cranes, loading shovels, concrete pumps, road-rail plant ) in a safe and efficient manner while using them within the workplace.
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Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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R/508/6479 | Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Av2 |
J/508/6480 | Preparing and operating pedestrian operated tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: The following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Ev2 |
L/508/6481 | Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Fv2 |
R/508/6482 | Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Gv2 |
Y/508/6483 | Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Ov2 |
D/508/6484 | Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Qv2 |
H/508/6485 | Preparing and operating skip handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Rv2 |
M/508/6487 | Preparing and operating container handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Sv2 |
T/508/6488 | Preparing and operating self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT) to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Tv2 |
A/508/6489 | Preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Uv2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6490 | Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Hv2 |
T/508/6491 | Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Jv2 |
A/508/6492 | Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Kv2 |
F/508/6493 | Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Lv2 |
J/508/6494 | Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Mv2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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D/508/6498 | Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Cv3 |
H/508/6499 | Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Ev3 |
L/508/6500 | Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Hv3 |
M/617/2280 | Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to extract in the workplace | 2 | 388Mv2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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R/508/6501 | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 391Bv3 |
Y/508/6502 | Preparing and operating rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 391Cv3 |
D/508/6503 | Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace | 2 | 391Dv3 |
H/508/6504 | Preparing and operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace | 2 | 391Ev3 |
K/508/6505 | Preparing and operating self-propelled bowsers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace | 2 | 391Fv3 |
M/508/6506 | Preparing and operating static concrete placing booms to discharge and place materials in the workplace | 2 | 391Gv1 |
T/508/6507 | Preparing and operating volumetric trucks to receive and transport materials in the workplace | 2 | 391Hv1 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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A/508/6508 | Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace | 2 | 392Av3 |
F/508/6509 | Preparing and operating boom-type elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 392Bv3 |
T/508/6510 | Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace | 2 | 392Cv3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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A/508/6511 | Preparing and operating binder spreaders to lay and distribute materials in the workplace | 2 | 393Gv1 |
F/508/6512 | Preparing and operating self-propelled spreaders to lay and distribute materials in the workplace | 2 | 393Hv1 |
L/508/6514 | Preparing and operating towed scrapers to lay and distribute materials in the workplace | 2 | 393Jv1 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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R/508/6515 | Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace | 2 | 394Av3 |
Y/508/6516 | Preparing and operating soil compactors to compact materials in the workplace | 2 | 394Bv3 |
D/508/6517 | Preparing and operating landfill compactors to compact materials in the workplace | 2 | 394Cv3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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H/508/6518 | Preparing and operating crushers to process materials in the workplace | 2 | 395Av3 |
K/508/6519 | Preparing and operating screeners to process materials in the workplace | 2 | 395Bv3 |
K/508/6522 | Preparing and operating batching plant to process materials in the workplace | 2 | 395Cv3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
M/508/6523 | Preparing for, and arranging and securing plant or machinery for transportation in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: Plus one or more of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 397Cv1 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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T/508/6524 | Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 396Cv1 |
A/508/6525 | Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace: Unit Endorsements: The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): | 2 | 402Av1 |
F/508/6526 | Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Two of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 659 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
J/508/6527 | Preparing and operating road/rail adapted plant in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 398v3 |
Unit Ref. | Unit Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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R/508/6482 | Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Gv2 |
M/508/6490 | Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Hv2 |
F/508/6493 | Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Lv2 |
D/508/6484 | Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Qv2 |
D/508/6498 | Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Cv3 |
H/508/6499 | Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Ev3 |
L/508/6500 | Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Hv3 |
R/508/6501 | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 391Bv3 |
Y/508/6502 | Preparing and operating rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 391Cv3 |
D/508/6502 | Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace | 2 | 391Dv3 |
A/508/6508 | Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace | 2 | 392Av3 |
F/508/6509 | Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 392Bv3 |
T/508/6510 | Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace | 2 | 392Cv3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
L/508/6528 | Preparing and operating plant or machinery attachments in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 399v3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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R/508/6482 | Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Gv2 |
M/508/6490 | Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 2 | 387Hv2 |
F/508/6493 | Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Lv2 |
D/508/6484 | Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 387Qv2 |
D/508/6498 | Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Cv3 |
H/508/6499 | Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Ev3 |
L/508/6500 | Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace | 2 | 388Hv3 |
R/508/6501 | Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 391Bv3 |
Y/508/6502 | Preparing and operating rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 391Cv3 |
D/508/6502 | Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace | 2 | 391Dv3 |
A/508/6508 | Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace | 2 | 392Av3 |
F/508/6509 | Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 392Bv3 |
T/508/6510 | Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace | 2 | 392Cv3 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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R/508/6529 | Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to excavate in the workplace | 2 | 389Ev1 |
J/508/6530 | Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to excavate in the workplace | 2 | 389Gv1 |
T/617/2281 | Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace | 2 | 389Hv1 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
L/508/6531 | Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: Plus two of the following: | 2 | 761v1 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
R/508/6532 | Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace | 2 | 760v1 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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K/508/6536 | Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Three of more of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 401v2 |
Unit Ref. | Title | Level | CITB Ref. |
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M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 2 | 641 |
T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 | 642 |
T/508/6524 | Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: | 2 | 396Cv1 |
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) is a vocational qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge required for individuals operating plant machinery in the construction industry.
This qualification is intended for individuals working in the construction industry who operate plant machinery such as telehandlers, forward tipping dumpers, rollers, and other equipment. It is suitable for those looking to validate and enhance their operational skills and also upgrade their operative cards (NPORS and CPCS). Please contact Workforce Skills Support for further guidance on card schemes.
Completing the Level 2 NVQ Certificate can lead to improved job opportunities, higher pay, and increased job security. It also demonstrates your commitment to professional development and can pave the way for further training and qualifications.
Yes, the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations is widely recognised by employers in the construction industry and demonstrates that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform your role effectively.
Yes, you can be eligible for the NPORS/CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, as long as you have completed the relevant Operative Health and Safety Test within 2 years and achieved the specific novice/experienced worker test through either NPORS/CPCS. Please contact Workforce Skills Support for further NPORS/CPCS experienced and trainee card information.