Level 2 Plant Operations (Construction) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train on the job, building your skills while you work in a construction plant role. The course takes around one year to complete. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate construction plant machinery safely and competently. This level 2 plant operations qualification is assessed through your day-to-day work, so your employer's support is key.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll operate construction plant machinery safely and efficiently.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to plant operations on construction sites.
You'll carry out pre-use checks and basic maintenance on plant equipment.
You'll work within site regulations and respond to site hazards.
You'll communicate effectively with site teams during plant operations.
You'll demonstrate responsible and controlled use of plant machinery in a live work environment.
How you will learn
This is a work-based NVQ, so assessment takes place in your workplace. A trained assessor will observe you carrying out plant operations as part of your normal job role. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units. Assessment is practical and ongoing throughout the year, tied directly to the work you do day to day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset 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: specialist lifting operations on construction sites
Telehandler operator: materials handling across construction and logistics
Groundworker: site preparation and earthworks roles
Site operative: general construction site work with plant skills
Quarry plant operator: plant operations in quarrying and extraction
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction): the next step up for experienced plant operators taking on more complex or supervisory responsibilities.
CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) card: many plant operators pursue CPCS certification alongside or after their NVQ to demonstrate competence to employers and meet site access requirements.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate: adds health and safety depth for those moving into senior site roles.
