Level 2 NVQ Diploma Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)
SQA code: GT73 68, GT78 68, GT79 68, GT7A 68
Ofqual code: 610/1187/3
Total Qualification Time: 480
Guided Learning Hours: 209
Credit value: 48
The qualification will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as conforming to general health, safety and welfare, and conforming to productive working practices. Learners can specialise in placing and finishing concrete or installing drainage.
This qualification may be available through employers, training providers and colleges. It may be offered in England and Wales.
This is a new qualification that has been developed in partnership with CITB SSC to ensure it meets the needs of the industry.
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Rationale and purpose of this qualification
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
Recognition
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.
What does this qualification cover?
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.
Who is this qualification for?
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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Qualification structure
The qualification requires the learner to complete between 4 and 8 mandatory units (minimum credit value 20) and 1 to 3 optional units (minimum credit value 18).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information:
- SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – (Concreting) - GT73 68 structure (210 KB)
- SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – (Construction Operations) - GT78 68 structure (218 KB)
- SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – (Excavation and Reinstatement) - GT79 68 structure (112 KB)
- SQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – (Laying Kerbs and Channels) - GT7A 68 structure (110 KB)
How to assess
Ongoing course assessment will apply. Each unit specification gives detailed information on the assessment criteria, assessment (evidence) requirements and guidance on instruments of assessment for the unit.
The qualification is assessed by completing a portfolio of evidence which details what the learner has completed at work. This can be gathered through observation, professional discussion, witness testimony or supporting documentary evidence. The assessor can work alongside the learner to confirm that they have met the requirements of the qualification and that they are therefore competent in their role.
Competence is displayed through the assessor observing the learner demonstrate that they carry out their normal work activities competently and to the industry standard and comply with current legislation and company procedures.
The assessment process will ensure that the learner can complete the tasks that they have been directed to undertake and that they can interpret the instructions correctly. They will demonstrate that they can select the appropriate resources for the tasks and can complete them within the given timescales and specifications.