Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations - Cranes and Specialist Lifting
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, to confirm competence in preparing and operating cranes or specialist lifting equipment within the construction industry.
CPCS Blue Card
The CPCS Red Trained Operator card is valid for 2 years, during which time you are required to undertake the relevant plant NVQ to upgrade to the Blue Competent Operator Card.
L2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) - Cranes and Specialist Lifting
Minimum Credit Value: 16
To achieve this NVQ Level 2 in cranes and specialist lifting qualification a minimum of 16 credits need to be attained. This comprises the 2 mandatory units plus 1 unit from the optional unit group.
Mandatory Units
Credit Value: 5 | Units Required: 2
| Title | Credits | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 11 | Units Required: 1
| Title | Credits | Level | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing and operating skip handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 18 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating self-propelled modular transporters - SPMT - to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 30 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating remote controlled tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 30 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 18 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 30 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 12 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 30 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 11 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating container handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 18 | 2 | More info |
| Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace | 30 | 2 | More info |