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Level 2 Construction Operations Course

Cost£400.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGQA
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About this course

Level 2 Construction Operations and Civil Engineering - Construction Operations Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in your job role, building skills on site while you earn. Learning is flexible, combining work-based activity with classroom sessions to fit your role and your employer's needs. You'll have individualised mentoring and support throughout. The course typically takes 3 months. A level 2 construction operations and civil engineering - construction operations qualification gives you a recognised record of your practical competence.

Who this course is for

CWLC delivers this qualification at your place of work or our training centre giving flexibility to build blended training to suit the needs of your organisation and your job role.

As a Construction Operations learner you will benefit from:

  • High quality teaching by friendly and experienced staff
  • Individualised mentoring and support throughout your time with us
  • Confidence and skills building to maximise work performance
  • Flexible patterns of classroom and work based learning to suit your organisation needs

This qualification will provide you with occupational competence and knowledge of Construction Operations and/or ‘licence to practice’ as well as evidence to apply for your Blue – Skilled Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) card.

Entry requirements

You must be 16 or over

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in construction operations tasks relevant to your job role.
  • You'll apply safe working practices on site, including health and safety procedures.
  • You'll handle and use construction materials, tools, and equipment correctly.
  • You'll follow instructions and work as part of a construction team.
  • You'll demonstrate competence in civil engineering construction operations tasks.
  • You'll record and evidence your work to meet NVQ assessment requirements.

How you will learn

This is an NVQ, so assessment is based on evidence of what you do in your job. An assessor will observe you working on site and review a portfolio of evidence you build up over the course. Learning combines on-the-job activity with flexible classroom sessions. You must be 16 or over to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the qualification is the right fit for your role.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Canary Wharf Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative: general site work across residential and commercial projects.
  • Civil engineering operative: groundworks, drainage, and infrastructure tasks.
  • Groundworker: foundations, excavation, and below-ground construction.
  • Labourer (construction): supporting trades on active construction sites.
  • Highways operative: road maintenance and civil engineering works.
  • Demolition operative: safe dismantling and clearance on construction sites.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering: the next step up for operatives moving into more complex or supervisory site roles.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision: if you're moving toward a team leader or site supervisor position.
  • CSCS card: completing your NVQ supports your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most UK construction sites require.
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