{"product_id":"level-2-nvq-certificate-in-plant-operations-construction-601-0453-3","title":"Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction)- 601\/0453\/3","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003eWho it's aimed at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThis qualification is for those working as a Plant Operator. It has 2 mandatory units with pathways developed to recognise competence and knowledge in the use of specific equipment and machinery in the following groups; Cranes and Specialist Lifting Plant, Fork-lift Trucks, Extracting Plant, Transporting Loads Plant, Accessing Plant, Compacting Plant, Movement Guidance and Processing Plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThere is also a GQA Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations that includes alternative pathways and equipment\/machinery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRelevant on-site experience in construction relevant to this qualification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThis qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with a range of tasks and situations. Candidates should require minimum supervision in carrying out the required work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003eUnits options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory units include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eConforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eConforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eWe then choose a pathway most applicable to what you do in your role. and chose unit\/s within those pathways (a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 1- Cranes and Specialist Lifting Plant \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Compact Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating remote controlled tower cranes to lift and transfer loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Hoists to Lift and Transfer Loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Skip Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Container Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Self propelled Modular Transporters – SPMT – to Lift and Transfer Loads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 2- Fork-lift Trucks \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Side loader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines to lift and transfer loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 3- Extracting Plant \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Wheeled Loading Shovels to Extract Loose Materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose Materials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose Materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 4- Transporting Loads Plant \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Rear Tipping Dump Trucks to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors for Non agricultural Activities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Trailer mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Self propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating static concrete placing booms to discharge and place materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating volumetric trucks to receive and transport materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 5- Accessing Plant- \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Mast Climber-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 6- Compacting Plant- \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact Materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Soil Compactors to Compact Materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and Operating Landfill Compactors to Spread and Compact Materials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 7- Movement Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003ePathway 8- Processing Plant- \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e(a minimum of 1 unit to be chosen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating crushers to process materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating screeners to process materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ePreparing and operating batching plant to process materials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003eBenefits of undertaking a qualification and progression Opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0aa19a;\"\u003eShowcase your competence\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eGain accreditation for the skills you’ve developed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003equalification recognised across the UK construction industry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOnce you have completed the qualification and received your certificate, you can then apply for the Blue Competent Operator Card such as the NPORS\/CSCS or CPCS Card. This all depends on the \u003cspan\u003eplant pathway, card scheme and applicable eligibility requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThese cards will confirm that you have the relevant qualification (SVQ or NVQ) to work as a Plant Operator. \u003cspan\u003eThis card is valid for five years and includes a CPD record\/operator logbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAlternatively, you can obtain the Red Trained Operator Card and will need to complete an NPORS Accredited training and testing. We can put you in touch with companies we work with, who deliver NPORS Training courses. These are i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003essued to operators who do not currently hold the requisite SVQ or NVQ. This card is valid for two years, during which the operator must register for and achieve the required qualification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same principle applies for the CPCS Card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see below further information on the different cards available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/npors.com\/products\/npors-card-information\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/cpcs.nocn.org.uk\/CPCS\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 181, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/2603\/7589\/files\/NPORS_competent_worker_card.png?v=1794423573\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/2603\/7589\/files\/CPCS_Competent_operator_card.png?v=1794423623\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThis qualification also supports career progression and could also open doors to additional qualifications.  Ones to consider:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003eLevel 4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003eNVQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eControlling Lifting Operations\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eSupervising Lifts (Construction)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3 NVQ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eOccupational Working Supervision \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 4 NVQ\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDiploma in Construction Site Supervision  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 6 NVQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eDiploma in Construction Site Management \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003eLevel 6 NVQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDiploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 161, 154);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 7 NVQ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDiploma in Construction Senior Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucelly Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55743088263509,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/2603\/7589\/files\/L2CertinPlantoperations.webp?v=1794419325","url":"https:\/\/www.lucellyconsultancy.org.uk\/products\/level-2-nvq-certificate-in-plant-operations-construction-601-0453-3","provider":"Lucelly Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}