GQA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering

Who’s this for?

This qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job. The qualification has been developed in a way to allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete.

This qualification is specifically aimed at those carrying out general construction operations work; there is a Level 2 qualification for those involved in maintenance along with a suite of specific qualifications in a wide range of construction occupations available through GQA.

What is required from candidates?

GQA qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has a group of 2 mandatory units, which have a total of 5 credits and a number of groups of optional units.

The qualification consists of 2 mandatory units in Group A and 2 optional units in Group B. Candidates must achieve the required credits within Group A and Group B and additionally the required credits from one of the 8 pathways. Pathways 1-6 consist of mandatory units only; candidates must achieve all credits from their chosen pathway. Pathway 7 has one mandatory unit in Group I1 and 2 optional pathway units in Group I2; candidates choosing this pathway must complete the pathway mandatory unit and achieve a minimum of 19 credits from Group I2. This qualification has a minimum credit value of 37 credits. Pathway 8 has 2 pathways mandatory units in Group J1 and 2 optional pathway units in Group J2; candidates on this pathway must complete both units in Group J1 and achieve a minimum of 12 credits from Group J2. The minimum credit value of this qualification is 37 credits.

The units are made up of the things those working in these job roles need to know and the tasks they need to be able to do to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.

Accreditation via GQA Qualifications.