Pathway 3: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Extracting)
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for plant operatives following one of 15 Pathways relating to their work roles:
Pathway 1: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Cranes and Specialist Lifting)
Pathway 2: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Fork-lift Trucks)
Pathway 3: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Extracting)
Pathway 4: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Transporting Loads)
Pathway 5: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Work Platforms)
Pathway 6: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Laying and Distributing)
Pathway 7: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Compacting)
Pathway 8: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Processing)
Pathway 9: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Loading and Securing)
Pathway 10: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Road/Rail)
Pathway 11: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Attachments)
Pathway 12: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Excavating)
Pathway 13: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Sweeping, Cleaning, Clearing)
Pathway 14: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Operations Guide)
Pathway 15: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Movement Guide)
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com) and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction - CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is published on Ofquals Register of Qualifications.
Download Fact SheetBy choosing to carry out the Extracting pathway for your NVQ you will complete the following mandatory units:
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
Candidates must complete 2 Mandatory units
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
M/508/6537
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
1641
T/508/6538
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
2642
Additional Units
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
Y/508/6533
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
2643
F/508/6526
Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
2659
Optional Units - complete ONE unit
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
D/508/6498
Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace
2388Cv3
H/508/6499
Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace
2388Ev3
L/508/6500
Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace
2388Hv3
M/617/2280
Preparing and operating suction and vacuum excavators to extract in the workplace
2388Mv3
This qualification is competence - based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidates skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include:
observation report by assessor
assignments/projects/reports
professional discussion
witness testimony
candidate product
worksheets
record of oral and written questioning
Recognition of Prior Learning