SQA Plant Operations (Construction)
Level 2 NVQ Certificate
Duration: Dependent on Experience
Accreditation: SQA
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course outline
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) - is a work based qualification for experienced workers.
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This qualification meets the requirements of the main industry-recognised operators' competence card - the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS).
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It is also a required qualification to move from a Trained Operator (Red) card to a Competent Operator (Blue) card - in addition you must:
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Hold a valid CPCS Trained Operator card on the category, that must be within the 12 month grace period
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Pass the relevant CITB Health, safety and environment test
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Who should attend
You will also seek the Certificate if your job role requires you to operate one of the following pieces of machinery:
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Slinging and signalling in the movement of loads
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Lorry Loaders
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Telescopic Handlers
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Reach Trucks
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Forward Tipping Dumpers
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Ride on Rollers
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Forklifts
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Excavator Cranes
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Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) - Scissor Lift
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Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) - Boom
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The above is a small sample - please contact the office to discuss other Plant and Machinery we are accredited to deliver.
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If you already hold a Red CPCS Trained operators Card, achieveing this qualification will gain you a Blue CPCS Competence Card.
Locations
Cardiff & Swansea
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How to gain the Plant Operations (Construction) NVQ
Assessment is through a theory and practical assessment and discussions at a professional standard. The opions available for this course are as follows:
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Assessment:
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Profile/ Skill Match
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CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test
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Sufficient experience
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Witness testimonies completed by employer or supervisor
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Record of employment
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Record of qualification, education and formal training
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Practical assessment, timed and working to industry tolerances/specification required for an operator in the category sector
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Professional discussion (taped conversation with an assessor)
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On Site Assessment Service:
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Profile/ Skill Match
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Minimum of six months' experience on category of plant
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Operating category of plant on site to be assessed
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Health and safety knowledge
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Witness testimonies completed by employer or supervisor
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On site practical assessment (minimum of two observations in workplace)
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Pre-Course Requisite:
Before taking the course:
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You must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course
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Minimum of six months experience on category of plant
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You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English