Introduction

Care and maintenance of plant and machinery are critical to safe operations and productive output on-site. Just knowing how to operate equipment isn’t enough, so learning the fundamentals of maintenance and how to identify problems with plant equipment and machinery is the construction sector essential.

This NOCN Cskills awarded Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) qualification enables delegates to demonstrate and recognise skills, knowledge, understanding, and competence in a real workplace environment.

The qualification enables delegates to show they are competent in construction machinery maintenance. 

Course Outline

We assess this NVQ over three on-site assessments while the delegate is carrying out their day-to-day duties. Rather than producing a portfolio over time, our specifically assigned assessors gather evidence in the form of photographs, videos, method statements and professional discussions to take forward for examination.

To pass this qualification, delegates must successfully complete and achieve all nine Mandatory Units.

Course Programme

Delegates taking this Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) will cover knowledge, skills and practices to learn the fundamentals of plant and machinery maintenance in the construction sector.

Course Content:

Mandatory Units - must achieve all nine

• General health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Productive working practices
• Moving, handling and storing resources
• Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities
• Servicing plant or machinery
• Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts
• Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts
• Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components
• Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability

On Completion

Upon successfully completing this qualification, delegates will have the skills, knowledge, understanding, and competence to progress to a higher-level qualification in the same or similar occupational area. 

The awarding body is  NOCN CSkills who are recognised as industry leaders in the construction industry. As a result of completing the NVQ Level 2 in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance, delegates can upskill to the CSCS Blue Skilled Work Card. 

Who Should Attend?

Any person or employee who works within construction who needs to obtain a CSCS card and a  nationally recognised qualification in plant and machinery maintenance. 

Course Duration

We advise between six and twelve months from induction to complete most Level 2 NVQs. The duration within this time depends on delegate experience, circumstances, and current work levels. 

Why Citrus?

Quality and the customer experience are paramount to us here at Citrus. We provide exemplary service to our clients and produce excellent results from our delegates. As a result, we are the leading UK-based provider of health, safety, and technical training and assessment services to the Built Environment and Utility sectors, proudly working with 85 of the country’s top 100 building services companies to provide courses nationwide. 

Take an NVQ with Citrus Training, and delegates are allocated a dedicated Assessor whose role is to communicate with and support delegates throughout their NVQ. They do this through a mixture of face-to-face meetings, online meetings, and an e-portfolio system.

Our assessors are fully qualified and occupationally experienced from construction backgrounds to deliver Operation NVQ qualifications within Construction. They travel nationwide to provide the necessary support that our delegates need.

Working closely with our in-house support teams, among the largest in the UK, we provide a tailored mix of training, consultancy, and technical services. The result is comprehensive, high-quality training leaving delegates confident to do their job and our business customers satisfied with an excellent customer experience.

Things You Need to Know

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) qualification is designed to occur in a real workplace environment, which means delegates must be employed to take this qualification. 

Delegates must inform their trainer before starting the course about any special considerations, medication or physical restrictions that may cause difficulties in any part of the training.

Once the candidate has completed their NVQ and obtained their CSCS Card, their CSCS card is valid for five years. It can be renewed by a Construction Skills Supervisor with a touch screen Health and Safety test, revalidating it for another five years.

A CITB grant is available for companies registered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Enquire to learn more about funding options.

If you are a CITB Levy payer, you can claim a CITB Grant for this course. Once you have booked please contact us with your CITB number and we can assist you in claiming the funds.