NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations – Extracting in Northern Ireland

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

he NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations – Extracting is designed for candidates employed in the construction industry who wish to develop and validate their skills in operating extraction plant and machinery. This qualification is achieved through real workplace assessments, allowing candidates to demonstrate competence, practical skills, and knowledge in a real construction environment.

Learners will be assessed against National Occupational Standards (NOS), with certified assessors supporting the candidate throughout the process to ensure competence and understanding.

Who Should Attend

• Construction plant operators working in excavation and extraction roles
• Employees seeking a nationally recognised NVQ qualification in plant operations
• Individuals aiming to demonstrate competence in operating excavators, dozers, draglines, trenchers, and other extraction machinery

Course Aim

The aim of this NVQ is to equip candidates with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to safely and efficiently operate extraction plant and machinery in accordance with workplace and industry standards.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, candidates will be able to:

• Comply with workplace health, safety, and welfare regulations
• Adhere to productive working practices
• Prepare and operate a wide range of extraction plant safely and effectively
• Extract, transport, and distribute materials using machinery
• Demonstrate competence in using excavators, dozers, draglines, scrapers, suction/vacuum excavators, tracked loading shovels, and trenchers

Optional Units & Machinery Covered

• 180° Excavators: Extract and excavate ground and loose materials
• 360° Excavators: Extract ground, face, and loose materials
• Crawler Tractor Dozers: Perform dozer operations
• Draglines: Extract ground and loose materials
• Motorised Scrapers: Extract, transport, and distribute materials
• Suction and Vacuum Excavators: Extract materials safely
• Tracked Loading Shovels: Extract ground and loose materials
• Trenchers: Extract ground and loose materials

Assessment Method

• Workplace-based assessment by a certified NVQ assessor

• Evidence of practical competency in real work scenarios

• Continuous evaluation of skills, knowledge, and understanding against National Occupational Standards

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations – Extracting, a nationally recognised qualification demonstrating competence in extraction plant operations. This qualification supports career progression and compliance with industry standards.