Level 2 NVQ in Land Drilling Operations - Land Driller
This NVQ is eligible for a CITB qualification grant.
The qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification, so you can work as a competent land driller within the construction industry.
Blue CSCS Card
On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the blue CSCS skilled worker card.
L2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations (Construction) - Land Driller
Minimum Credit Value: 91
To achieve this qualification a minimum of 91 credits need to be attained. This comprises the 6 mandatory units plus 1 unit from the optional unit group.
Mandatory Units
Credit Value: 84 | Units Required: 6
| Title | Credits | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Description Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work and Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the Workplace |
Credits: 12 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace |
Credits: 10 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Drilling and completing holes to the drilling specification programme in the workplace |
Credits: 43 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Contributing to the specified drilling programme in the workplace |
Credits: 14 | Level: 2 | 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 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace |
Credits: 2 | Level: 1 | More info about this unit |
Optional Units
Credit Value: 7 | Units Required: 1
| Title | Credits | Level | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace | 10 | 2 | More info |
| Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace | 7 | 2 | More info |
| Reinstating ground condition 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 |
| Carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace | 8 | 2 | More info |