Qualification reference number: 600/3638/2
Award code: QUP862
Credit value: 75
Level: 3
Delivery method: NVQ
Minimum age to enrol: 16+
WHO IS THE COURSE DESIGNED FOR
This is a National Vocational Qualification which means that this qualification has been developed to be achieved in a real work environment. You need to be employed to undertake this qualification.
OVERVIEW
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) -Road/Rail Plant qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification.
This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work in Road/Rail Plant within the construction industry.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
To achieve this qualification a minimum of 93 credits need to be attained. This comprises of 13 credits from the Mandatory Group, plus 80 credits from the Optional Group.
Mandatory Group
| Unit | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
| Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace | J/503/1169 | 3 | 2 |
| Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace | A/503/1170 | 2 | 1 |
| Preparing and operating road/rail adapted plant in the workplace | T/506/4670 | 8 | 2 |
Optional Units
| Unit | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
| Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to extract ground and loose materials in the workplace | A/506/4623 | 80 | 2 |
| Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in the workplace | R/506/4630 | 80 | 2 |
| Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to extract ground, face and/or loose materials in the workplace | D/506/4629 | 80 | 2 |
| Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the workplace | H/506/4728 | 80 | 2 |
| Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace | T/506/4619 | 80 | 2 |
LEARNING ASSESSMENTS
You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification.
You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence showing how you have met the performance and knowledge criteria for each unit required within the qualification, as directed by your assessor.
This qualification is not graded.
