Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations - Excavation
This NVQ is eligible for a CITB qualification grant.
The Level 2 Excavation qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification.
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L2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations - Excavation
Minimum Credit Value: 44
Reference: 603/3611/0
To achieve this qualification a minimum of 6 units need to be attained. This comprises the 4 units from the Mandatory Group plus 2 units from the Optional Unit Group.
Mandatory Units
Credit Value: 25 | Units Required: 4
| Title | Credits | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Description Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace |
Credits: 2 | Level: 1 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace |
Credits: 3 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Forming and finishing excavations manually in the workplace |
Credits: 10 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Installing, Maintaining and Removing Work Area Protection and Safety Equipment in the Workplace |
Credits: 10 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
Optional Units
Credit Value: 19 | Units Required: 2
| Title | Credits | Level | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlling, Directing and Guiding the Operation of Plant or Machinery in the Workplace | 18 | 2 | More info |
| Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace | 12 | 2 | More info |
| Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace | 13 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace | 7 | 2 | More info |