Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction)
SQA code: GR15 66
Ofqual code: 603/2936/1
Total Qualification Time: 280
Guided Learning Hours: 204
This qualification will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as health, safety and welfare, and conforming to productive working practices. Learners can specialise in forming and finishing excavations and reinstating trenches.
This qualification covers the following areas:
- Excavation
- Reinstatement
This qualification may be available through employers, training providers and colleges, and may be offered in England and Wales.
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Qualification rationale and objectives
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 in Roadbuilding (civil engineering and related trades). 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
- providing access to a relevant card scheme
enabling learners to gain the relevant licence to practice
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.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is suitable for:
- workers wishing to progress into a supervisory position
- learners who have completed a qualification in a relevant discipline at level 3
- 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 in order 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 in:
- roadbuilding (civil engineering and related trades)
Progression
Learners may progress from the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) to a range of qualifications at Level 3 and above, including Occupational Work Supervision.
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) can lead to employment within the Construction industry.
What approvals are needed?
Centres must come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
Where can you take this course
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Qualification structure
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Excavation and Reinstatement — SQA code: GR15 66
To gain the qualification, learners must achieve mandatory core units, plus Group A plus one group from Group B to Group I.
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Unit specifications
Unit specifications for this qualification are available on the Regulated Qualifications unit search.
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 demonstrating 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.
Learner portfolio
Assessment strategy/principle
Lapsing
Qualification structure
This group award has been replaced and has entered into its lapsing period.
The operational end-date for this qualification is 31/12/2021.
The certification end-date for this qualification is 31/12/2021.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Manual Road Building — Flexible Pavement Construction (Manual)
SQA code: GN6E 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 4 mandatory units (credit value 26).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Modular Pavement Construction
SQA code: GN6F 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 5 mandatory units (credit value 33).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Laying Kerbs and Channels
SQA code: GN6C 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 4 mandatory units (credit value 26).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Pavement Marking (Manual)
SQA code: GN6G 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 3 mandatory units (credit value 36).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Excavation and Reinstatement
SQA code: GN69 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 4 mandatory units (credit value 27) and 1 optional unit (credit value 5).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Excavation
SQA code: GN6A 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 3 mandatory units (credit value 15) and 1 optional unit (credit value 5).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Reinstatement
SQA code: GN6K 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 3 mandatory units (credit value 17) and 1 optional unit (credit value 5).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Locate and Excavate Utilities
SQA code: GN6D 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 4 mandatory units (credit value 30) and 1 optional unit (credit value 5).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Street Ironwork
SQA code: GN6M 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 3 mandatory units (credit value 14) and 1 optional unit (credit value 5).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Road Maintenance — Maintenance Response Team Operations
SQA code: GN6L 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 5 mandatory units (credit value 28).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Road Maintenance — Vehicle Fencing
SQA code: GN68 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 4 mandatory units (credit value 22).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Road Maintenance — Pavement Marking (Road Studs)
SQA code: GN6H 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 3 mandatory units (credit value 34).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) — Plant — Road Sweeping
SQA code: GN6J 66
The qualification requires the learner to complete 3 mandatory units (credit value 18).
Please refer to the qualification structure for more information.
Unit specifications
Unit specifications for this qualification are available on the Unit search.
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.
Learner portfolio
Assessment strategy/principle
