Level 2 NVQ Diploma Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)

This qualification is aimed at those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience.

Its primary purpose is to confirm the learner’s occupational competence as a construction operative. As a work-related, competence-based qualification it provides confirmation to employers, industry managers and card schemes that the learner has the skills and knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role.

Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to progress in the industry, or to work towards another qualification (see Progression).

Objectives

The qualification is designed to meet the following objectives:

• supporting a role in the workplace
• confirming knowledge, understanding and skills
• enabling professional membership
• providing access to a relevant card scheme
• enabling learners to gain the relevant licence to practise

This qualification is supported by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

CSCS provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in construction. The scheme recognises skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications. 

As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through either on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.

To achieve the whole qualification, learners need a minimum of 38 credits. They must complete between 4 and 8 mandatory units plus 1 to 5 optional units from the qualification structure.

This qualification is suitable for:

• workers who need the qualification to meet legislative requirements
• workers wishing to progress into a supervisory position
• people in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
• individuals who wish to start their own business
• school and college students with a part-time job that enables them to develop the appropriate skills in the workplace
• full-time and part-time study

There are no specific skills, knowledge understanding or any other qualifications that must be achieved to start this qualification, however learners must have the potential and opportunity to gain this qualification successfully.

Entry

Entry to the qualification is at the discretion of the centre.

This qualification is mainly taken by individuals employed or seeking employment as: construction operatives.

Progression

Learners may progress from the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) to a range of qualifications at Level 2 and above, including Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (Construction).

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) can lead to employment within the construction industry.

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