NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) – Compacting in Northern Ireland

Price: £650 (ex VAT + fees)
Duration: 6 - 12 Months 
Location: Portadown, Northern Ireland

The NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) – Compacting is designed for individuals working with compaction equipment in a real construction workplace environment. Since this qualification is entirely assessed on-site, candidates must be employed and actively carrying out compacting operations.

This NVQ allows you to demonstrate your skills, experience, and competence while gaining a nationally recognised qualification that leads to the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.

Throughout the qualification, you will be assessed against National Occupational Standards specific to compacting operations. A qualified assessor will guide you, support you, and collect the required evidence to help you successfully complete your NVQ.

What This Qualification Covers

You will develop essential skills and demonstrate competence in:

Mandatory Units:

• Complying with Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations
• Understand site safety, legal responsibilities, and best practices while carrying out compacting operations.
• Adhering to Workplace Productive Working Practices

Learn to work effectively, efficiently and contribute to safe, productive site operations.

Optional Units (Choose your machine category):

• Preparing and Operating Landfill Compactors to compact materials in the workplace
• Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to compact materials in the workplace
• Preparing and Operating Soil Compactors to compact materials in the workplace

These units ensure you gain the specific skills and knowledge required to operate the compaction machinery used on your site.

Who Is This NVQ For?

This qualification is ideal for:

• Roller operators
• Soil compactor operators
• Landfill compactor operators
• Groundworkers and plant operatives
• Anyone working in compacting roles within construction
• Workers seeking their Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card

If you are currently operating compaction equipment and want to formalise your skills, this NVQ is the perfect route.

Assessment Method

Assessment is carried out through the On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) route, meaning:

• No exams
• No classroom sessions required
• Assessment based on real work activities
• Evidence gathered through observations, professional discussions, photos, videos, method statements, and workplace documentation

Your dedicated assessor will work with you directly on site to complete your portfolio.

Entry Requirements

• You must be currently employed using compaction equipment.
• You must be able to provide workplace evidence.
• No formal prior qualifications are required.