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Qualification details

Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace.

This Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in operating a range of plant machinery to demonstrate their competence.

Qualification details

500/9420/8
Cskills Awards - ConstructionSkills
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/08/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2016
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Achievement of this qualification will provide opportunities to progress to further qualifications and training such as:
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervising Hire and Rental Operations (Equipment Plant and Tools).

There is also a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in this occupational area.

As part of lifelong learning Cskills Awards encourage learner progression.

The qualification offers employment opportunities as learners are demonstrating occupational competence by qualification achievement.
Construction Operative
Crane Operator
Plant Operator
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
  • 05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
    • 05.2  Building and Construction
45
43
150-311
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
None.
Candidates who have achieved NVQ units within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) with Cskills Awards or with another Awarding Organisation may be considered as exemptions from the equivalent units within the QCF.
The assessment requirements specified by the SSC apply to all the units in this qualification.
To achieve this Qualification candidates must complete both mandatory core units in Group A; plus one pathway from Group B to achieve a minimum total of 45 credits.

In addition candidates may choose to do any one of the Additional units from Group C. Credit from this will be noted on the certificate, but will not count as part of the qualification.
  • A  -  Mandatory Core Units
    All mandatory core units must be achieved totalling 5 credits
    Credit Value required: Minimum 5.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
    • F/600/7138 - Conforming to General Safety in the Workplace
    • J/600/7139 - Conforming to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace
  • B  -  Pathways
    Candidates must complete one pathway
    Credit Value required: Minimum 40.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
    • B1 -  Cranes and Specialist Lifting Plant (Pathway 1)
      Candidates must complete one optional unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 50.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • A/600/7851 - Preparing and Operating Crawler Cranes (above 10 tonnes) to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
      • L/600/7854 - Preparing and Operating Tower Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
      • D/600/7857 - Preparing and Operating Mobile Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
      • R/600/7919 - Preparing and Operating Crawler-tractor Side Booms to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
    • B2 -  Extracting Plant (Pathway 2)
      Candidates must complete one optional unit
      Credit Value required: Minimum 50.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • T/600/7928 - Preparing and Operating Draglines to Extract Ground and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
      • T/600/7931 - Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
      • R/600/7936 - Preparing and Operating Tracked Loading Shovels to Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
      • J/600/7948 - Preparing and Operating Motorised Scrapers to Extract, Transport and Distribute Materials in the Workplace
      • J/600/7951 - Preparing and Operating Trenchers to Extract Ground and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
      • K/600/7957 - Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
    • B3 -  Excavating Plant (Pathway 3)
      Candidates must complete one optional unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 50.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • T/600/7931 - Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
      • A/600/7963 - Preparing and Operating Draglines to Excavate Ground in the Workplace
      • Y/600/7968 - Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace
      • R/600/7970 - Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace
      • Y/600/7971 - Preparing and Operating Trenchers to Excavate Ground in the Workplace
    • B4 -  Constructing and Forming Plant (Pathway 4)
      Candidates must complete one mandatory unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 70.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • H/600/7973 - Preparing and Operating Graders to Form and Shape Ground and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
    • B5 -  Transporting Loads Plant (Pathway 5)
      Candidates must complete one mandatory unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 70.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • T/600/7976 - Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
    • B6 -  Laying and Distributing Plant (Pathway 6)
      Candidates must complete one optional unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 40.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • H/600/8055 - Preparing and Operating Soil Stabilisers to Lay and Distribute Materials in the Workplace
      • L/600/8065 - Preparing and Operating Concrete Pavers to Lay and Distribute Materials in the Workplace
      • H/600/8069 - Preparing and Operating Asphalt Pavers to Lay and Distribute Materials in the Workplace
    • B7 -  Road/Rail Plant (Pathway 7)
      Candidates must complete all mandatory units, plus one optional unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 88.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
      • 01 -  Mandatory Units
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units
        Credit Value required: Minimum 8.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
        • J/600/8095 - Preparing and Operating Road/Rail Adapted Plant in the Workplace
      • 02 -  Optional Units
        Candidates must complete one optional unit
        Credit Value required: Minimum 80.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
        • T/600/7931 - Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
        • R/600/7936 - Preparing and Operating Tracked Loading Shovels to Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
        • K/600/7957 - Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
        • Y/600/7968 - Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace
        • R/600/7970 - Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace
    • B8 -  Attachments (Pathway 8)
      Candidates must complete all mandatory units, plus one optional unit
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 84.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
      • 03 -  Mandatory Units
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units
        Credit Value required: Minimum 4.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
        • L/600/8096 - Preparing and Operating Plant Attachments and Ancillary Equipment in the Workplace
      • 04 -  Optional units
        Candidates must complete one optional unit
        Credit Value required: Minimum 80.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
        • T/600/7931 - Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
        • R/600/7936 - Preparing and Operating Tracked Loading Shovels to Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
        • K/600/7957 - Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
        • Y/600/7968 - Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace
        • R/600/7970 - Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace
  • C  -  Additional Units (All Pathways) - not compulsory
    Candidates may complete any of the additional units, but they will not be counted towards the achievement of the qualification
    • D/600/8099 - Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace
    • L/600/8101 - Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace
    • R/600/8102 - Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace
    • D/600/8104 - Preparing and Carrying Out Plant Operations from a Barge in the Workplace
    • K/600/8106 - Erecting and Dismantling Plant (Cranes and Rigs) in the Workplace