Overview
To achieve the qualification candidates must gather naturally occurring work based evidence which would include some or all of the following:
- Daily/weekly plant checks signed by the operator and manager or fitter
- Method Statements/Risk Assessments specific to the operator
- Copies of CPCS card and any relevant training certificates
Any other documentation which is agreed as being valid by the assessor and candidate
Once the candidate has gathered the above evidence and when they feel ready to be assessed, one of our assessors will visit them at work on-site and observe them carrying out their normal work activities.
As part of the assessment process you will be required to take part in a Q&A session with your assessor.
Once our assessor is satisfied that the candidate has provided sufficient evidence they will be passed for verification and certification.
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Loading and Securing qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in Loading and Securing within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.
The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
– Preparing for, and arranging and securing plant or machinery for transportation in the workplace
– Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
– Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in one of the following optional units:
– Preparing to and directing and guiding the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace
– Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
– Operating Plant or Machinery for Non-operational Activities in the Workplace
