Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services Construction Operations (Construction)
£950.00
The Level 2 NVQ in Groundworks and Civil Engineering is designed for individuals working in the construction industry who carry out groundworks and civil engineering activities as part of their role. This qualification is designed for operatives who already have practical, on-site experience in groundworks or civil engineering tasks and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification that formally recognises their skills and competence.
It is ideal for:
- Groundworks operatives, civil engineering operatives, and labourers working on construction sites
- Workers involved in excavation, drainage, foundations, and site preparation
- Individuals looking to gain a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Operatives who have learned their trade on-site and want formal recognition
- Employers seeking to upskill and validate the competence of their workforce
The qualification is competence-based and assessed in the workplace, allowing candidates to achieve the NVQ while continuing to work, with no requirement for college-based study.
Skills and Knowledge Candidates Are Expected to Evidence
To achieve the Level 2 NVQ in Groundworks and Civil Engineering, candidates must demonstrate that they can competently and safely carry out a range of groundworks tasks, including:
- Preparing and setting out site works in accordance with drawings, specifications, and site instructions
- Excavating and forming trenches, foundations, and other earthworks
- Installing drainage, manholes, and service ducts
- Constructing concrete bases, foundations, and other civil engineering components
- Handling, moving, and placing materials safely and efficiently
- Operating plant, machinery, and hand tools safely and effectively
- Maintaining quality standards and checking work for accuracy and compliance
- Working efficiently as part of a team and coordinating with other trades
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
Candidates must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Health, safety, and environmental practices on construction sites
- Properties and correct use of materials, aggregates, and concrete
- Basic surveying, setting out, and measurement techniques
- Minimising waste and working sustainably
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas
Successful completion of the qualification confirms that the learner is a
competent groundworks or civil engineering operative, capable of carrying out groundworks tasks to the required standard and meeting industry expectations at Level 2.
