This Level 2 qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means the learner must be employed to undertake this qualification. The qualification enables the learner to recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding as well as demonstrating their competence in the workplace as a plant operator -excavator within the construction industry.
Min Credits : 55
Description: To achieve this qualification a minimum of 55 credits need to be attained. This consists of 5 credits that must be achieved from the Mandatory Group and a minimum of 50 credits from the Optional Group
Min Credits : 5
Description: Learners must achieve the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace | A/503/1170 | 2 | Level 1 |
| Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace | J/503/1169 | 3 | Level 2 |
Min Credits : 50
Description: Learners must achieve a minimum of ONE unit from this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing and operating 180 degree excavators to extract and excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace | T/506/4619 | 80 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and operating 360 degree excavators to excavate ground in the workplace | H/506/4728 | 80 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and operating crawler tractor dozers to carry out dozer operations in the workplace | R/506/4630 | 80 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and operating draglines to excavate ground materials in the workplace | Y/506/4631 | 60 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to excavate in the workplace | D/616/0433 | 52 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and operating tracked loading shovels to excavate ground and loose materials in the workplace | F/506/4638 | 80 | Level 2 |
| Preparing and operating trenchers to excavate ground in the workplace | D/506/4632 | 50 | Level 2 |
| Current Funding | View Funding |
| Title | Type | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW: IfATE - NOCN Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry (NVQ) for Plant Operations (Diploma) – Excavating | New Approval | B25-49 | 10/3/2025 |