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  • Employer Networks - This NVQ can be 70% funded under Employer Network
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NVQ

Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Plant Operations

Candidates need to be experienced and have sufficient knowledge to complete the assessment and carrying out regular duties on the piece of plant.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Plant Operations (Construction)

About This Qualification

Qualification title
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction)

Occupation
Plant Occupations

The Diploma 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 (360 excavator, 180 excavator, dumpers, telehandlers, rollers, cranes, loading shovels, concrete pumps, road-rail plant) in a safe and efficient manner while using them within the workplace.

level 2 nvq diploma plant operations construction (2)

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

  • CITB Short Qualification Grant Eligible
  • CITB Skills & Training Fund Eligible
  • CITB Employer Networks Eligible

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Success Rate

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Eligible for CITB Short Qualification Grant

Qualification Structure

Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642

Cranes and Specialist Lifting is for candidates that use cranes of various types (mobile, tower, crawler) and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
Optional Units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
H/508/6566Preparing and operating crawler cranes (above10 tonnes) to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Bv2
K/508/6567Preparing and operating tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Cv2
M/508/6568Preparing and operating mobile cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Dv2
T/508/6569Preparing and operating crawler-tractor side booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Pv2

Extracting is for candidates that operate with extracting machinery and equipment (360 excavator, 180 excavator, graders, dozers) and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
optional units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
K/508/6570Preparing and operating draglines to extract ground and/or loose materials in
the workplace
2388Av3
M/508/6571Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace2388Bv3
T/508/6572Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose
materials in the workplace		2388Dv3
A/508/6573Preparing and operating motorised scrapers to extract, transport and distribute materials in the workplace2388Fv3
F/508/6574Preparing and operating trenchers to extract ground and/or loose materials in
the workplace		2388Gv3
J/508/6575Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or
loose materials in the workplace		2388Jv3
L/508/6576Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in
the workplace		2388Lv1

Excavating is for candidates that prepare and operate excavating machinery (360 excavator, 180 excavator, dozers) and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
optional units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6571Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate
ground and loose materials in the workplace		2388Bv3
L/508/6576Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in
the workplace		2388Lv1
R/508/6577Preparing and operating draglines to excavate ground materials in the
workplace		2389Av3
Y/508/6578Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the
workplace		2389Cv3
D/508/6579Preparing and operating trenchers to excavate ground in the workplace2389Dv3
R/508/6580Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to excavate ground and loose
materials in the workplace		2389Fv1

Construction & Forming is for candidates that Shape ground and carry out dozer/grader operations and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
optional units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
Y/508/6581Preparing and operating graders to form and shape ground and/or loose materials
in the workplace		2390Av3
L/508/6576Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in
the workplace		2388Lv1
D/508/6582Preparing and operating formwork rigs to construct and form in the workplace2390Dv1

Transporting Loads is for candidates that prepare and operate concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials within the workplace and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
H/508/6583Preparing and operating truck-mounted boom concrete pumps to receive, pump
and discharge materials in the workplace		2391Av3

Transporting Loads is for candidates that prepare and operate crawler tractor dozers/soil stabilisation and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
optional units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
L/508/6576Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in
the workplace		2388Lv1
K/508/6584Preparing and operating soil stabilisers to lay and distribute materials in the
workplace		2393Av3

Road/Rail is for candidates that prepare and operate road adapted plant want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
J/508/6527Preparing and operating road/rail adapted plant in the workplace2398v3
Optional Units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6571Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate
ground and loose materials in the workplace		2388Bv3
T/508/6572Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose
materials in the workplace		2388Dv3
J/508/6575Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or
loose materials in the workplace		2388Jv3
L/508/6576Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in
the workplace		2388Lv1
Y/508/6578Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the
workplace		2389Cv3

Attachments is for candidates that work with plant or machinery attachments and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
mandatory units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
L/508/6528Preparing and operating plant or machinery attachments in the workplace2399v3
Optional Units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6571Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate
ground and loose materials in the workplace
2388Bv3
T/508/6572Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose
materials in the workplace		2388Dv3
J/508/6575Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or
loose materials in the workplace		2388Jv3
L/508/6576Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in
the workplace		2388Lv1
Y/508/6578Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the
workplace		2389Cv3

Shore Marine is for candidates that work with plant or machinery on a floating vessel and want to develop the skills and prove their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
M/508/6585Preparing and operating plant or machinery from a floating vessel in the
workplace		2403v2
Optional Units
Candidates must complete one optional unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
R/508/6479Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Av2
H/508/6566Preparing and operating crawler cranes (above 10 tonnes) to lift and transfer
loads in the workplace		2387Bv2
M/508/6568Preparing and operating mobile cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Dv2
J/508/6480Preparing and operating pedestrian operated tower cranes to lift and transfer
loads in the workplace		2387Ev2
R/508/6482Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Gv2
F/508/6493Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the
workplace		2387Lv2
D/508/6484Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace2387Qv2
R/508/6577Preparing and operating draglines to excavate ground materials in the
workplace		2389Av3
Y/508/6578Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the
workplace		2389Cv3
H/508/6583Preparing and operating truck-mounted boom concrete pumps to receive, pump
and discharge materials in the workplace		2391Av3
H/508/6504Preparing and operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps to receive, pump and
discharge materials in the workplace		2391Ev3
F/508/6509Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP)
in the workplace		2392Bv3
A/508/6587Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or
equipment in the workplace		2400v2

Erecting & Dismantling is for candidates that erect and dismantle cranes and rigs in the workplace and want to develop the skill and prove their competence.
Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
A/508/6525Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the
workplace		2402Av1
F/508/6588Erecting and dismantling plant (cranes and rigs) in the workplace2404v2
Y/508/6533Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace2643

Mandatory Units
Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
Unit Ref.TitleLevelCITB Ref.
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
2641
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2642
J/508/6589Preparing, operating and controlling operations or road plant or machinery in
the workplace		2376v3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) is a vocational qualification designed for individuals working in the construction industry who operate various types of plant machinery.

This qualification is suitable for individuals employed in construction roles involving the operation of plant machinery, such as excavators, moxys, cranes, and other various plant machinery. Please contact Workforce Skills Support for more information on NVQs, NPORS, / CPCS training or testing.

Completing the Level 2 NVQ Diploma can lead to improved job opportunities, higher pay, and increased job security. It also demonstrates your competence and commitment to safety standards through NPORS and CPCS card schemes.

This qualification can open doors to various roles within the construction industry, including plant operator, site supervisor, or construction manager. It may also pave the way for further qualifications and career advancement.

Yes, you can be eligible for the NPORS Blue Competent Operator card or 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.

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