ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Construction Operations

Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace

• Understand the requirements for site protection and safety signage or lighting.
• Demonstrate how to install and dismantle safety systems safely.
• Maintain equipment effectively during its use on site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

• Identify appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Safely transport and store construction materials and equipment.
• Maintain the security and condition of stored items.
• Reduce risks of damage and personal injury.

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace

• Recognise potential workplace hazards.
• Follow site-specific safety protocols and reporting procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively.
• Promote a safe working environment.

Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace

• Communicate efficiently with team members and supervisors.
• Work to agreed plans, timescales, and quality standards.
• Demonstrate team collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to improving work productivity.

Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace

• Prepare work areas for concrete placement.
• Use correct tools and techniques for placing and compacting.
• Work to specifications using methods such as chutes, pumps, or skips.
• Ensure compaction meets structural and quality standards.

Installing drainage in the workplace

• Understand drainage systems, including inspection chambers and foul/surface water layouts.
• Install drainage components accurately to design requirements.
• Use backfilling techniques to ensure proper support and flow.
• Adhere to safety and environmental standards.

Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace

• Identify correct material proportions and mixing techniques.
• Mix and transport concrete and mortar safely and efficiently.
• Ensure consistency and quality of mixes.
• Maintain and clean mixing equipment.

Reinstating ground condition in the workplace

• Select appropriate materials for backfilling and surfacing.
• Restore surfaces including hardstanding and grassed areas.
• Compact materials to required specifications.
• Reinstate to original or specified condition post-installation.

Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

• Identify appropriate platform systems for task and site.
• Assemble and secure access equipment according to instructions.
• Carry out safety checks and risk assessments.
• Dismantle platforms safely and store equipment properly.

Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace

• Select tools and methods suitable for various materials like metal, timber, or masonry.
• Follow cutting plans and safety protocols.
• Produce accurate cuts and shapes to meet specifications.
• Dispose of waste material responsibly.

Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace

• Prepare surfaces for application of materials.
• Lay or apply materials like soil, geotextiles, concrete or fill.
• Ensure even distribution and bonding where applicable.
• Maintain alignment and quality throughout the process.

Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace

• Select and measure components for mixing.
• Produce consistent mixes of resins, cement, grouts, etc.
• Follow safety guidelines for handling and storing materials.
• Clean and maintain mixing tools and equipment.

Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace

• Understand different excavation support systems.
• Install proprietary or custom support systems safely.
• Monitor supports during excavation.
• Remove supports ensuring excavation stability and safety.

Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace

• Interpret site plans and utility layouts.
• Use tools to trace and mark utilities accurately.
• Follow protocols to avoid damage to services.
• Report discrepancies or unexpected findings.

Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace

• Inspect tools and equipment before use.
• Operate powered units such as compressors, mixers or pedestrian machinery safely.
• Monitor performance and identify faults.
• Shut down and store equipment appropriately.

Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace

• Understand banksman signalling techniques.
• Direct plant and machinery movements safely on site.
• Communicate effectively with machinery operators.
• Maintain safe distances and awareness of site activities.

Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace

• Plan and install temporary works including screens, hoardings, and stabilisation.
• Monitor temporary works for safety and compliance.
• Safely dismantle and remove materials when no longer needed.
• Coordinate temporary works within the wider site plan.

Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace

• Use plans and detection tools to locate utilities.
• Excavate manually or mechanically with caution.
• Avoid damage and ensure the safety of all workers.
• Support exposed utilities during excavation activities.