Level 2 Plant Operations Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn on the job, putting plant operations skills into practice while you earn. The course covers the safe and efficient operation of construction plant machinery, and typically takes one year to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Entry requirements vary, so contact University Centre Somerset directly for details.
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 in line with site requirements.
You'll carry out pre-use checks and basic maintenance on plant equipment.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to plant operations on construction sites.
You'll communicate effectively with colleagues and site supervisors during operations.
You'll position and manoeuvre plant machinery accurately in different site conditions.
You'll identify and respond to hazards associated with plant operations.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You'll be assessed in your workplace through observation of your practice, a portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion with an assessor. Your assessor will visit you on site to observe you carrying out plant operations tasks. Evidence is gathered over the course of your work, demonstrating competence across the units of the qualification.
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, or rollers on construction sites.
Excavator operator: specialist role in groundworks and civil engineering.
Crane operator: progress into lifting operations with further training.
Dumper truck driver: site haulage on construction and infrastructure projects.
Piling rig operator: specialist plant role in foundation work.
Road construction operative: plant-based roles in highways and surfacing.
What you could study next
CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) card: many plant operators pursue a CPCS card after gaining their NVQ, as it's widely required on UK construction sites.
Level 3 NVQ in Plant Operations: a higher-level qualification for those moving into senior or specialist plant roles.
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) categories: additional plant categories to broaden the range of machinery you're qualified to operate.
