Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations - Cranes and Specialist Lifting

NVQ Information

The Plant Operations - Cranes and Specialist Lifting 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. On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CPCS tests and the CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the Blue CPCS card.

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L2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) - Cranes and Specialist Lifting

Minimum Credit Value: 16

Reference: 601/4999/1 

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

Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Credits:3
Level:2
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Credits:2
Level:1

Optional Units

Credit Value: 11

Units Required: 1

Preparing and operating skip handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:18
Level:2
Preparing and operating self-propelled modular transporters - SPMT - to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:30
Level:2
Preparing and operating remote controlled tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:30
Level:2
Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:18
Level:2
Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:30
Level:2
Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:12
Level:2
Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:30
Level:2
Preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:11
Level:2
Preparing and operating container handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:18
Level:2
Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Credits:30
Level:2

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