Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations - Excavating (DIP)

NVQ Information

The Plant Operations Excavator 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 trenchers, tracked loading shovels, suction and vacuum excavators, draglines, crawler tractor dozers, 180 or 360 excavators to excavate in the workplace.


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 Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) - Excavating

Minimum Credit Value: 55

Reference: 600/3638/2 

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 55 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: 50

Units Required: 1

Preparing and operating trenchers to excavate ground in the workplace
Credits:50
Level:2
Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2
Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace
Credits:52
Level:2
Preparing and operating draglines to excavate ground materials in the workplace
Credits:60
Level:2
Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2
Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2
Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace
Credits:80
Level:2

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