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NVQ Level 2 – Plant Operations (360° Excavator)
Find out more about this qualification including who it’s for, what’s involved, and how to get started.
An essential, lifetime qualification for excavator operatives
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Developed for achievement in a real workplace environment, this internationally recognised qualification assesses and verifies your existing skills, knowledge, training and experience in safely preparing and operating a 360° excavator to excavate ground.
If you have the 360° excavator category on a Red CPCS or NPORS card, completion of this NVQ will allow you to obtain your Blue CPCS or NPORS cards in the same category. You will need to also CITB Specialist Supervisory Health, Safety & Environment Test, you can apply for your gold CSCS card.
NVQ LEVEL 2 – 360° EXCAVATOR
Who attends?
This Level 2 NVQ is suitable for you if you are already a competent 360° excavator operative.
Need to develop your 360° excavator skills? Check out our NPORS training.
Certification
NVQs are lifetime qualifications. However, blue CPCS, CSCS and NPORS cards must be renewed every five years.
Length
On average, this NVQ takes between 1-3 months to complete, depending on when the site visit can be completed.
Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Cards
To get a 5-year CSCS blue card, you’ll need to complete any Level 2 NVQ and pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test for Operatives.
NPORS Blue Competent Operator Cards
To get a blue NPORS card, you must complete an NPORS EWT, hold an NVQ in the relevant category and have passed the HS&E test within the last 2 years.
CPCS Blue Competent Operator Cards
To get a blue CPCS card, you must pass the CPCS theory and practical assessments and have passed the HS&E test within the last 2 years.
NVQ LEVEL 2 – 360° EXCAVATOR
How does it work?
- Your assessor will call you to carry out a profile and ensure this is the right course for you.
- We’ll visit you on-site to carry out your assessment in person. This includes inducting you onto the course, carrying out the knowledge portion of the qualification through a professional discussion, and collecting evidence of your competence through recorded observations and photographs.
- Once this has been completed, we’ll obtain a testimony from your line manager or similar witness.
- We’ll sign off your portfolio and have it checked by our internal verifier before claiming your certificate from the awarding body, NOCN.
- We’ll receive your certificate and pass it on to you.
Course funding
If you are up to date with your CITB levy returns, you can claim a £600 grant back upon completion of this qualification.
This grant can be claimed in conjunction with the Skills and Training Fund.
NVQ LEVEL 2 – 360° EXCAVATOR
What’s covered?
The Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations (360° Excavator) is made up of three units:
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Preparing and operating 360° excavators to excavate ground
This award can be completed at the same time as other plant categories, including Ride-on Roller, Slinger/Signaller, and Forward Tipping Dumper.
Why choose us?
JRS Training are proud to have supported thousands of candidates to get the accreditation and qualifications they need to excel in the construction industry. We love what we do, and are passionate about tailoring each course to suit the needs of the individual. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, we’ll have something which can help you to reach your goals.
Our trainers are professional, experienced and friendly, and travel to meet you in person on-site to strengthen your NVQ portfolio. This provides minimal disruption to your daily operations and allows us to support you to complete your qualification in far less time than an apprenticeship. We have boots-on-the-ground experience working in the construction industry, so we understand the importance of minimising time away from the workplace.
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, CITB levy payers can claim a grant of £600 upon completion of this award.
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