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AIM Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) - Pathway 12: Excavating
Ref: 603/5812/9
Level 2 GLH 84 TQT 160 Age range 16+ Cost £50.6

Ref: 603/5812/9

Withdrawn

Registration End Date: 30/09/2023

Certification End Date: 30/09/2026

About this qualification

This qualification is being withdrawn. The qualification will close for registrations on 30/09/2023. Learners will still have until 30/09/2026 to certificate.

Achievement of this qualification will provide the evidence required for the learner to apply for their Blue ? Skilled Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) - card. Further information on CSCS cards can be found here: https://www.cscs.uk.com.

For an NVQ qualification, learners must be employed in an appropriate role in the workplace to be able to generate evidence of competence.

Objectives of the qualification

This National Vocational Qualification has been developed with CITB in line with the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS).

It offers learners the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and practical skills in preparing and operating machinery to, lift and transfer loads and excavate materials

Why choose this qualification

Learners may progress to further qualifications in the same or related areas such as one of the other pathways at Level 2 in Plant Operations or a Level 3 qualification such as Occupational Work Supervision.

Rules of combination

To achieve the AIM Qualifications Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) ? Pathway 12: Excavating learners must achieve;

  • 5 credits from the Mandatory Units
  • 20 credits from the Optional Units.
Included units

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Additional Info
Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:

  • Have a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or its equivalent.
  • Have expertise so they have up to date demonstrable experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are delivering. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements
  • The qualification must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment ?Plant Operations and Controlling Lifting Operations National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):

Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:

  • Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or its equivalent.
  • Have expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are verifying. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements.
  • Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.
CSCS Cards

Further information on CSCS cards can be found here: https://www.cscs.uk.com.