Level 2 NVQ in Piling Operations - Piling Operative

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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, demonstrating competence so they can work in Piling Operations within the construction industry.


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L2 NVQ Diploma in Piling Operations (Construction) - Piling Operative

Minimum Credit Value: 51

Reference: 601/4995/4 

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

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Credits:2
Level:1
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Credits:3
Level:2
Contributing to the Piling Operation in the Workplace
Credits:24
Level:2
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Credits:5
Level:2
Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
Credits:10
Level:2

Optional Units

Credit Value: 7

Units Required: 1

Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Machinery or Equipment in the Workplace
Credits:9
Level:3
Carrying out mud, slurry or fluid plant operations in the workplace
Credits:21
Level:2
Carrying Out Tremie Operations in the Workplace
Credits:26
Level:2
Guiding the Piling Rig for the Formation of Piles in the Workplace
Credits:22
Level:2
Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2
Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or loose materials in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2
Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace
Credits:7
Level:2
Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace
Credits:20
Level:2
Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose materials in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2
Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace
Credits:26
Level:2

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