Groundworks
Construction Operations
Location
National
Accreditation
NVQ
Duration
TBC
Valid for
Lifetime award
About this course
The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) is for construction operatives in civil engineering who are responsible for one of a number of tasks, such as laying pavements, kerbs, drainage, concreting or excavation and learners who work in, or who want to work in, the construction and civil engineering operations sector.
The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:
- develop the technical skills, role-related knowledge and understanding, and behaviours required to work in a job role such as construction operative, responsible for tasks such as laying pavements, kerbs, drainage, concreting and excavation
- demonstrate competence in the relevant job roles
- gain recognition for existing skills and knowledge
- achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
- develop personal growth and engagement in learning.
Mandatory Units
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Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
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Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
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Installing, Maintaining and Removing Work Area Protection and Safety Equipment in the Workplace
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Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Optional Units
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Preparing and Operating Powered Units, Tools or Pedestrian Plant, Machinery or Equipment in the Workplace
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Pouring Concrete to Form Structures in the Workplace
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Installing Drainage in the Workplace
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Installing, Maintaining and Removing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace
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Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
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Identifying and Marking the Location of Utilities Apparatus and Sub-structures in the Workplace
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Controlling, Directing and Guiding the Operation of Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
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Locating and Excavating to Expose Buried Utility Services in the Workplace
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Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the Workplace
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Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
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Cutting, Drilling and Shaping Construction Related Materials in the Workplace
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Laying, Placing or Applying Construction Related Materials in the Workplace
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Preparing and Mixing Construction Related Materials in the Workplace
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Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
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Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact Materials in the Workplace
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Slinging and Hand Signalling the Movement of Suspended Loads in the Workplace
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Installing, Constructing, Maintaining, Dismantling and Removing Temporary Works in the Workplace