Pathway 2: Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Fork-lift Trucks)
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 Fork-lift Trucks 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
M/508/6490
Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
2387Hv2
T/508/6491
Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
2387Jv2
A/508/6492
Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
2387Kv2
F/508/6493
Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplac
2387Lv2
J/508/6494
Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
2387Mv2
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