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

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

The NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations – Forklift Trucks is a competency-based qualification designed for individuals currently operating forklift trucks within the construction or industrial sectors. As this NVQ is completed on-site in a real working environment, candidates must be employed and actively using forklift equipment.

This qualification allows candidates to demonstrate their practical skills, operational competence, and theoretical knowledge in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Plant Operations. Assessment is carried out by a qualified and experienced assessor, who will guide and support you throughout the process to ensure you meet all required standards.

Upon completion, learners can confidently prove their ability to work safely and effectively as a Plant Operator (Forklift Trucks), supporting progression within the construction industry and enabling applications for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.

Mandatory Units

Learners will complete core units that build a foundation of essential workplace skills, including:

• Complying with Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare Regulations
• Adhering to Workplace Productive Working Practices

These units ensure operators understand safe working procedures, hazard awareness, legal responsibilities, and effective communication on site.

Optional Units (Equipment Categories)

Depending on your role, experience, and the machinery you operate, you will complete optional units relevant to your equipment type:

• Preparing and Operating Industrial Forklift Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads
• Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads
• Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts
• Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts
• Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads

These units allow candidates to demonstrate competence on the specific forklift or telehandler type they use at work.

How the NVQ Assessment Works

This qualification is completed through an on-site assessment process involving:

• Observation of your forklift operation
• Professional discussions
• Witness testimonies
• Workplace evidence such as risk assessments, method statements, and daily vehicle checks
• Photographic and video evidence (where appropriate)

Your assessor will work with you to gather all required evidence and guide you smoothly through each unit.

Who Is This NVQ For?

This qualification is ideal for:

• Existing forklift operators
• Construction and warehouse operatives
• Individuals seeking their Blue CSCS Card
• Employees wanting to validate experience with a recognised qualification
• Companies wishing to upskill their workforce

There are no exams—competence is assessed naturally as you work.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must be 16+
• Must be currently employed and operating forklift equipment
• Must be able to provide workplace evidence
• No prior qualifications required

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive the NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) – Forklift Trucks, an industry-recognised qualification valid for life and accepted throughout the UK construction sector.