Level 2 Construction Plant Operations Training in Hull
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration144 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Portull Training Services lists a fee of £890 if you're not eligible. Contact Portull Training Services for more info.
Level 2 Plant Operations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. You train while working, building the skills and knowledge to operate plant and equipment on construction sites. There are no formal entry requirements. The course runs over 144 hours. You'll cover a range of activities related to operating plant and equipment in a construction environment, working toward a recognised plant operations (construction) qualification.
Who this course is for
This qualification has been developed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to be able to carry out a range of activities related to operating Plant and Equipment within their workplace.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop the skills to operate plant and equipment safely in a construction setting.
You'll learn how to carry out pre-use checks and routine maintenance on plant machinery.
You'll understand the health and safety responsibilities that come with operating plant on site.
You'll learn how to work within site rules, risk assessments, and method statements.
You'll apply safe working practices when moving and positioning plant in different site conditions.
You'll demonstrate competence across a range of plant operations tasks relevant to your job role.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You'll be assessed in your workplace, demonstrating your skills and knowledge through practical observation and on-the-job evidence. Assessment is competence-based, meaning you show what you can do as part of your normal working role. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the 144 hours, which an assessor will review against the requirements of the NVQ.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Portull Training Services Trackside Business Park 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 training
Site operative: broader construction site work alongside plant duties
Groundworker: earthworks and groundworks roles on construction sites
Demolition operative: plant-based roles in demolition and clearance work
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Plant Operations (Construction): deepens your competence and can support a CPCS or NPORS skilled-operator card, which many employers and principal contractors require.
CPCS Technical Test: a separate assessment many plant operators take alongside or after their NVQ to gain a Construction Plant Competence Scheme card recognised across UK construction sites.
IOSH Working Safely or NEBOSH Construction Certificate: adds a formal health and safety qualification to your plant operations profile.
