Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations - General Construction
The General Construction NVQ level 2 qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification.
This qualification recognises the learner's demonstrable knowledge, skills and competence in general construction. As a Level 2 NVQ Certificate, this qualification is derived from the National Occupational Standards and has been developed to be delivered in the working environment. As such, this qualification requires the individual to be employed in the construction industry and operate in an appropriate working environment to commence study. This qualification may lead the learner to progress to further learning.
L2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services - Construction Operations (Construction) - General Construction
Minimum Credit Value: 46
To achieve this qualification a minimum of 46 credits need to be attained. This comprises the 3 mandatory units plus 1 unit from each of the optional unit groups.
Mandatory Units - The learner must achieve 10 credits from the 3 units in the Mandatory Group.
Optional Group A - The learner must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from at least 1 unit in this Optional Group.
Optional Group B - The learner must achieve a minimum of 19 credits from at least 1 unit in this Optional Group.
Optional Group C - The learner must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from at least 1 unit in this Optional Group.
Mandatory Units
Credit Value: 10 | Units Required: 3
Optional Units
Credit Value: 36 | Units Required: 3
| Title | Credits | Level | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A - Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace | 10 | 2 | More info |
| Group A - Segregating the Area for Highways Works in the Workplace | 12 | 2 | More info |
| Group B - Placing and Finishing Non-Specialist Concrete in the Workplace | 21 | 2 | More info |
| Group B - Installing Drainage in the Workplace | 19 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Reinstating ground condition in the workplace | 12 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace | 13 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace | 8 | 8 | More info |
| Group C - Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace | 9 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the Workplace | 8 | 1 | More info |
| Group C - Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace | 15 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the Workplace | 12 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace | 16 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace | 16 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace | 12 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Preparing for, and arranging and securing plant or machinery for transportation in the workplace | 16 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace | 7 | 2 | More info |
| Group C - Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace | 10 | 2 | More info |