Level 2 NVQ in Piling Operations - Piling Operative
This NVQ is eligible for a CITB qualification grant.
The Level 2 NVQ Piling Operative 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 Piling Operations (Construction) - Piling Operative
Minimum Credit Value: 51
To achieve this qualification a minimum of 51 credits need to be attained. This comprises of 44 credits from the Mandatory Group, plus 7 credits from the Optional Group.
Mandatory Units
Credit Value: 44 | Units Required: 5
| 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 Contributing to the Piling Operation in the Workplace |
Credits: 24 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace |
Credits: 5 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
| Unit Description Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace |
Credits: 10 | Level: 2 | More info about this unit |
Optional Units
Credit Value: 7 | Units Required: 1
| Title | Credits | Level | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Machinery or Equipment in the Workplace | 9 | 3 | More info |
| Carrying out mud, slurry or fluid plant operations in the workplace | 21 | 2 | More info |
| Carrying Out Tremie Operations in the Workplace | 26 | 2 | More info |
| Guiding the Piling Rig for the Formation of Piles in the Workplace | 22 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace | 80 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or loose materials in the workplace | 80 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace | 7 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace | 20 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose materials in the workplace | 80 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace | 26 | 2 | More info |