Level 2 NVQ Certificate in:
Plant Operations (Construction)
Qualification Pathways
Pathway 1 – Cranes and Specialist Lifting:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating pedestrian operated tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating skip handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating container handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT) to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Pathway 2 – Fork Lift Trucks:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Pathway 3 - Extracting
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Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to extract in the workplace
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Pathway 4 - Transporting Loads
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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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 rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace
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Preparing and operating trailer-mounted concrete pumps to receive, pump and discharge materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating self-propelled bowsers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating static concrete placing booms to discharge and place materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating volumetric trucks to receive and transport materials in the workplace
Pathway 5 – Work Platforms:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
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Preparing and operating boom-type elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
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Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
Pathway 6 – Laying and Distributing:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating binder spreaders to lay and distribute materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating self-propelled spreaders to lay and distribute materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating towed scrapers to lay and distribute materials in the workplace
Pathway 7 – Compacting:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating soil compactors to compact materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating landfill compactors to compact materials in the workplace
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Pathway 8 – Processing:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating crushers to process materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating screeners to process materials in the workplace
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Pathway 9 – Loading and Securing:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing for, and arranging and securing plant or machinery for transportation in the workplace
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Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace
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Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
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Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
Pathway 10 – Road Rail:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating road/rail adapted plant in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose 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 rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace
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Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
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Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
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Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplac
Pathway 11 – Attachments:
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating plant or machinery attachments in the workplace
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Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
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Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose 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 rear tipping dump trucks to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace
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Preparing and operating tractors with towed equipment for non-agricultural activities in the workplace
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Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
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Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
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Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
Pathway 12 - Excavating
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to excavate in the workplace
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Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to excavate in the workplace
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Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace
Pathway 13 - Sweeping, Cleaning, Clearing
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the workplace
Pathway 14 - Operations Guide
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace (Mandatory)
Pathway 15 - Movements Guide
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Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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​Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
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Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace (Mandatory unit)
Additional Units:
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Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace​
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