Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) – Fork-lift Trucks

This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a Plant Operator -Fork Lift Trucks within the construction industry.

The learner will cover key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units:

-Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
-Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace.

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in one of the following optional units:

-Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
-Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
-Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
-Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer in the workplace
-Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace.

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification.

There are no formal entry requirements to take this qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.