The NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations is a workplace-based, competency-focused qualification for construction operators, enabling you to obtain a Blue CPCS Competent Operator card. It validates skills in safely operating machinery like excavators, dumpers, and rollers through on-site assessments. It is generally flexible and self-paced, relying on workplace evidence.
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Description
| Mandatory Units - All units to be taken (Mandatory - Credits: 5 Minimum, 5 Maximum) | ||
| A/503/1170 (641) |
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace Level: 1 Credits: 2 | |
| J/503/1169 (642) |
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace Level: 2 Credits: 3 | |
| Pathway 1 - Extracting Plant (Pathway - Credits: 50 Minimum, 50 Maximum) Pathway 1 - Extracting Plant |
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| T/600/7928 (388Av2) |
Preparing and operating draglines to extract ground and/or loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 60 | |
| T/600/7931 (388B) |
Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| R/600/7936 (388Dv2) |
Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| J/600/7948 (388Fv2) |
Preparing and operating motorised scrapers to extract, transport and distribute materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| J/600/7951 (388Gv2) |
Preparing and operating trenchers to extract ground and/or loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 50 | |
| K/600/7957 (388Jv2) |
Preparing and Operating 360 degrees excavators to extract ground, face and/or loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| Y/650/0348 (388MV2) |
Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to extract in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 51 | |
| A/650/0349 (389HV1) |
Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 51 | |
| Pathway 2 - Excavating Plant (Pathway - Credits: 50 Minimum, 50 Maximum) Pathway 2 - Excavating Plant |
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| T/600/7931 (388B) |
Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| A/600/7963 (389Av2) |
Preparing and operating draglines to excavate ground in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 60 | |
| Y/600/7968 (389Bv2) |
Preparing and operating crawler/tractor dozers to excavate and/or form ground in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 85 | |
| R/600/7970 (389Cv2) |
Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| Y/600/7971 (389D) |
Preparing and operating trenchers to excavate ground in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 50 | |
| Y/650/0348 (388MV2) |
Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to extract in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 51 | |
| A/650/0349 (389HV1) |
Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 51 | |
| Pathway 3 - Constructing and Forming Plant (Pathway - Credits: 70 Minimum, 70 Maximum) Pathway 3 - Constructing and Forming Plant |
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| H/600/7973 (390Av2) |
Preparing and operating graders to form and shape ground and/or loose materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 70 | |
| Pathway 4 - Transporting Loads Plant (Pathway - Credits: 70 Minimum, 70 Maximum) Pathway 4 - Transporting Loads Plant |
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| T/600/7976 (391Av2) |
Preparing and operating truck-mounted boom concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 70 | |
| Pathway 5 - Laying and Distributing Plant (Pathway - Credits: 40 Minimum, 40 Maximum) Pathway 5 - Laying and Distributing Plant |
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| H/600/8055 (393Av2) |
Preparing and operating soil stabilisers to lay and distribute materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 40 | |
| H/600/8069 (393Cv2) |
Preparing and operating asphalt pavers to lay and distribute materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 60 | |
| L/600/8065 (393Bv2) |
Preparing and operating concrete pavers to lay and distribute materials in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 60 | |
| Pathway 6 Cranes and Specialist Lifting -optional units (Pathway - Optional - Credits: 50 Minimum, 50 Maximum) Pathway 6-Cranes and Specialist Lifting |
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| D/506/4601 (387B v2) |
Preparing and Operating Crawler Cranes Above 10 Tones to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| H/506/4602 (387C v2) |
Preparing and operating tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 80 | |
| K/506/4603 (387D v2) |
Preparing and operating mobile cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 95 | |
| L/506/4612 (387P v2) |
Preparing and operating crawler-tractor side booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace Level: 2 Credits: 50 | |