NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) – Cranes and Specialist Lifting

Course Overview:

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) – Cranes and Specialist Lifting qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means candidates need to be employed to undertake this qualification. This qualification enables the learner, to demonstrate and recognise skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate their competence in a real workplace environment so they can work in Cranes and Specialist Lifting within the construction industry.

You’ll be evaluated against a set of performance and knowledge standards generated from your occupational area’s National Occupational Standards. You’ll be evaluated by a certified assessor whose duty it is to work with you and assist you in completing your qualification.

These essential units will provide the individual with important practical skills and knowledge:

• Complying with Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare Regulations
• Adhering to Workplace Productive Working Practices.

Optional Groups:

• Preparing and operating compact cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating container handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating ergonomic manipulating machines to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating excavator cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating lorry loaders or knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating remote controlled tower cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating self-propelled modular transporters – SPMT – to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
• Preparing and operating skip handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace