Course Duration
There is no set time for the VQ achievement process to take; candidates can work towards gaining the award at their own pace.

Course Objectives
In order to complete this SVQ the candidate must be able to:

• Provide evidence of their own work proving competence in Plant Operations.
• Identify hazards and follow safe systems of work, looking after own welfare.
• Demonstrate that they have the necessary practical skill on category of plant.
• Demonstrate the knowledge to work productively, effectively and efficiently.
• Allow observation visits from Assessor.

Course Summary
4 x Mandatory Units required

• Conform to General Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
• Conform to Productive Work Practices
• Prepare Plant or Machinery for Operational Performance

Then, depending upon category of machine, either:

• Operate Plant or Machinery to Extract
• Operate Plant or Machinery to Excavate
• Operate Plant or Machinery to Construct and Form
• Operate Plant or Machinery to Receive and Transport Loads
• Operate Plant or Machinery for Accessing
• Operate Plant or Machinery to Lay and Distribute
• Operate Plant or Machinery to Compact
• Operate Plant or Machinery to Process

Evidenced By

• Work sheets and time sheets.
• Work log books.
• Photographs/DVD.
• Witness testimony from management that is verified by an assessor.
• Oral questioning by the assessor.
• Written question papers produced by the assessor to quantify knowledge.
• Course certificates from previously attended related courses.
• Practical observations.

Certification
SQA SVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations.
CITB CSkills Awards Level 2 in Plant Operations

Any Other Relevant Information
Upon achievement of the SVQ Level 2 and the Health, Safety and Environment Test, the candidate can apply for a CPCS Competent Operator Card on the specific category. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable. In order to go straight to a CPCS Competent Operator Card, operatives must complete VQ and pass CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test as well as CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.