Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
- Price
- £660 inc VAT (£550 + VAT)
- Qualification level
- Level 2 On the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Awarding body
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- Typical assessment duration
- 4–6 weeks
About this timeframe
NVQ assessment duration varies depending on each candidate's experience, availability, workplace access, responsiveness and timely completion of assessment requirements. Experienced candidates with suitable existing evidence or relevant previous qualifications may complete their assessments considerably sooner through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), where applicable. Candidates requiring additional time or assessment support may take longer.
The stated duration is an indicative assessment completion period, not a guaranteed timeframe. All required assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met before certification can be recommended.
Please Note: The estimated completion period relates to the assessment process and does not necessarily include the time required for internal quality assurance, awarding-body verification and certificate issuance. Certification is subject to the satisfactory completion of all assessment and applicable quality assurance requirements.
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for existing workers and new entrants to the Civil Construction Industry, working in the specialised area of ground works operations.
Candidates will utilise practical and technical skills needed to work as a ground works operative.
Learners can leverage on the skills and knowledge acquired from achievement of this qualification when working towards earning another qualification or gaining employment.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
Course requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
ASQSL will carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.
Assesment method
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate's knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include
- Observation report by assessor
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Professional discussion
- Witness testimony
- Candidate product
- Worksheets
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Recognition of Prior Learning
There are thirteen (13) mandatory units to be completed for this qualification.
The following units are the required mandatory units:
- Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
- Workplace health, safety and welfare in ground works operations
- Operate a powered tool and equipment in ground works operations
- Utility location and avoidance in ground works operations
- Prepare for and carry out ground works operations
- Installing drainage in ground works operations
- Laying kerbs and channels in ground works operations
- Laying modular paving in ground works operations
- Lay and finish concrete in ground works operations
- Working in confined spaces in ground works operations
- Providing shoring support in ground works operations
- Installing shallow pipelines in ground works operations
- Conform to productive work practices in ground works operations
Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations