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Free Level 2 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 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. Your day-to-day work is the training ground: an assessor comes to you, observes you on the job, and builds evidence of your competence. The course typically takes 9 months. A free plant operations course for adults already in the industry, it can open doors to supervisory and management qualifications.

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 and competent operation of plant machinery on construction sites.
  • You'll apply current legislation and industry standards to your everyday work activities.
  • You'll gather and present evidence of your skills through observations, witness testimonies, and site documentation.
  • You'll show competence across the units required by the plant operations qualification.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to progress toward supervisory roles.

How you will learn

All assessment is workplace-based. Skills cannot be simulated; evidence must come from your real work environment. An assessor will observe you carrying out your normal duties and work with you to gather evidence through observations, professional discussions, witness testimonies, photographic evidence, site evidence, and knowledge questions. Everything is managed through the Learning Assistant e-portfolio system.

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
  • Crane operator: progress to lifting operations with further certification
  • Piling rig operator: specialist groundworks role on major construction projects
  • Site supervisor: move into supervisory roles overseeing plant and operatives
  • Plant hire coordinator: manage plant logistics and scheduling on site

What you could study next

This level 2 plant operations qualification is a recognised step toward supervisory and management qualifications in construction. You could go on to study a Level 3 NVQ in Plant Operations or a construction site supervision qualification. A CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) card or NPORS card may also be a natural next step, depending on your employer's requirements.

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