Level 2 Plant Operations Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Construction Skills and Innovation Centre, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to operate construction plant machinery safely and competently on site. The course covers plant operation techniques, health and safety on construction sites, and working to industry standards. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 learn how to operate construction plant machinery safely on site.
You'll understand health and safety legislation relevant to plant operations.
You'll develop skills in carrying out pre-use checks and routine maintenance on plant equipment.
You'll learn how to work safely around other site operatives and members of the public.
You'll understand how to respond to hazards and emergencies on a construction site.
You'll develop knowledge of environmental responsibilities when operating plant.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, part-time course with daytime attendance. Learning is delivered through a combination of taught sessions and practical assessment. As an NVQ, you'll be assessed on your competence in real tasks, with evidence gathered through observation, witness testimony, and a portfolio of work. Your assessor will observe you carrying out plant operations and review your understanding throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Construction Skills and Innovation Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plant operator: operate excavators, dumpers, or rollers on construction sites.
Site operative: general construction site work alongside plant teams.
Groundworker: earthworks and groundworks using plant machinery.
Quarry operative: plant operation in quarrying and extraction environments.
Demolition operative: plant-assisted demolition and clearance work.
Highways maintenance operative: road and infrastructure plant operations.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Plant Operations (Construction): the next step if you want to take on more complex plant work or move into a supervisory role.
CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) card: many employers require a CPCS card alongside your NVQ. Your Level 2 NVQ Certificate supports your application.
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: useful for moving into a site safety or supervisory role.
