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Free Level 2 Construction Plant Operations Training

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Plant Operations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You must already be working as a plant operator in the construction industry and be aged 19 or over to enrol. This level 2 plant operations qualification is assessed entirely through your day-to-day work over around 9 months. You build a portfolio of evidence from real tasks on site, supported by an assessor. It leads to supervisory and management training for those who want to progress.

Who this course is for

This course is for plant operators in the construction industry, looking to develop their skills. The qualification is perfect for those looking for career progression, as it allows individuals to go on to take supervisory and management qualifications. while opening up the opportunity to apply for further developmental courses, including those for supervisory and management levels

Entry requirements

Candidates must already be working in the construction industry as a Plant Operator. Candidates must also be over the age of 19 as of August this 2020.

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate safe operation of construction plant machinery to industry standards
  • You'll show compliance with current health and safety legislation on site
  • You'll carry out plant operations competently within your normal working role
  • You'll gather and present evidence of your skills through observations and professional discussions
  • You'll confirm your knowledge of plant operations through assessor-led knowledge questions

How you will learn

All assessment takes place in your workplace. Evidence is collected and managed through the Learning Assistant e-portfolio system. Your assessor observes you carrying out normal work activities and confirms you meet the required standard. Assessment methods include observations, witness testimonies, professional discussions, site evidence, photographic evidence, and knowledge questions. Skills cannot be simulated; everything is assessed in a real working environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plant operator: operate excavators, dumpers, and other construction plant
  • Site operative: broader construction site role with plant skills
  • Crane operator: specialist lifting role requiring further certification
  • Piling rig operator: specialist foundation work on construction projects
  • Road construction plant operator: highways and civil engineering projects

What you could study next

With the NOCN NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) behind you, you can move into supervisory and management qualifications. A Level 3 NVQ in Plant Operations or a construction site supervision qualification are natural next steps. Some plant operators also pursue specialist plant licences or a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) card, which many employers and principal contractors require on larger sites.

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