Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Piling Operations – Piling Rig Operator

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Piling Operations-Piling Rig Operator qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

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 Piling Rig Operator within the construction industry .

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.

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
-Contributing to the Piling Operation in the Workplace
-Carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery in the workplace
-Operating piling rigs to construct and form in the workplace
-Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
-Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
-Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
-Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

This qualification is supported by Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS).