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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (General Construction)

The General Construction pathway of the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations: for experienced general construction operatives who need a Blue CSCS card. Assessed on your own work.

Level
Level 2
Pathway
Pathway 7: General Construction
Duration
6 to 8 weeks
Certificate
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations, Pathway 7: General Construction, awarded by ProQual
Valid for
No expiry; the Blue CSCS card lasts 5 years
Assessment
A portfolio of evidence from your own work, with questioning and a professional discussion with your assessor. No written exam.

About the course

This is Pathway 7, General Construction, of the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations. It's for general construction operatives whose work is mainly general construction work across a site, on building and civil engineering sites, and it proves you do it safely and to specification.

Your evidence comes from real jobs on your own sites around Sheffield and Rotherham. Typical evidence: photos of the range of tasks you do, from setting up work areas and moving materials to laying and placing, with the method statements you followed and statements from your supervisor.

An NVQ has no dates to book. You pay in full online, we register you, and your assessor agrees an evidence plan with you and reviews it as you go. Typically it takes 6 to 8 weeks from start to finish.

Once you've achieved it, you can apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card, which is valid for five years. CSCS also asks that you've passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test at the level for your occupation within the last two years.

Starting to look after a small gang? CITB's SSSTS supervisor course runs in our Rotherham classroom and live online, and pairs well with the NVQ.

Who it's for

Experienced general construction operatives on building and civils sites who need a Level 2 NVQ for the Blue CSCS card. You need to be working in the role to collect evidence.

What you'll learn

  • Working safely: health, safety and welfare on site
  • Productive working practices: drawings, specifications and programmes
  • Setting up and protecting work areas
  • Moving, handling and storing resources
  • Laying and placing construction materials

How NVQs work

An NVQ has no course dates. You prove you're competent with evidence from the work you already do, with an assessor guiding you from start to finish.

  1. 1

    Register

    Enrol and pay online. We register you for the qualification.

  2. 2

    Meet your assessor

    You're assigned an assessor who plans your NVQ with you and guides you through it.

  3. 3

    Build your portfolio

    Gather evidence from the work you already do: documents, photos, reports and witness statements.

  4. 4

    Assessment

    Your assessor reviews your evidence and confirms you meet each standard of the qualification.

  5. 5

    Certificate and CSCS card

    Once you're signed off you receive your certificate and can apply for the CSCS card that goes with it.

Not sure this is the right level? Check which NVQ you need in a minute: four quick questions.

Assessment and certificate

Assessment
A portfolio of evidence from your own work, with questioning and a professional discussion with your assessor. No written exam.
Certificate
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations, Pathway 7: General Construction, awarded by ProQual
Valid for
No expiry; the Blue CSCS card lasts 5 years
Awarding body
ProQual

Training near you

An NVQ has no venue to travel to. It's assessed on the work you already do, so it suits site teams anywhere in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, North Derbyshire and beyond, with no time off site.

Not sure this is the right level? Check which NVQ you need.

Health and safety training across South Yorkshire: classroom, live online and in-house options for your area.

Guides

  • Which NVQ do I need for my CSCS card?

    Most CSCS cards now depend on a recognised qualification. Here's how NVQ levels line up with the card colours, and how to work out which one fits your role.

Questions about the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (General Construction)

Something else? Call 07939 593032.

Is the General Construction pathway the right one for me?

Choose it if most of your work is general construction work across a site. The same qualification also comes in Concreting, Structural Concreting and Drainage Construction pathways, each with its own page. If your work spans more than one, ask us before you enrol and we'll check the pathway against what you actually do.

Can I get a CSCS card while I'm still working towards the Level 2 NVQ in Construction and Civil Engineering (General Construction)?

Usually, yes. If you've worked as a general construction operative for at least a year in the last three and you're registered on the NVQ, CSCS offers an Experienced Worker card. It lasts one year and can't be renewed, so the idea is to finish the NVQ in that time and then apply for the Blue Skilled Worker card. You'll need the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test at the right level either way.

How long does the Level 2 NVQ in Construction and Civil Engineering (General Construction) take?

Typically 6 to 8 weeks. The biggest factor is how quickly you gather the evidence: if you're working as a general construction operative every day and send photos and statements as you go, it moves quickly.

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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (General Construction) course fee

£750.00 + VAT
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Training a whole team?

We run courses at your site or a venue near you, on dates that suit your programme. Tell us what you need and we'll put together a quote.

In-house training 07939 593032