Construction Plant Operations

Level 1

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Key Info

Learning Area Construction
Delivery Mode Full-time
Duration 1 Year

Dates & Locations

Course Type 16-19, Adult
Location Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Start Date 06/09/2021

Plant operations is the broad term referring to the operation and driving of heavy plant equipment such as, excavators, dumpers, rollers and telescopic handlers to name a few. Groundworks is the specific job role of preparing the ground using some of these machines within a construction, civil engineering, roads, railways or landscaping project.

In order to work on a construction site you will need to gain your Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) certification. On top of that you will gain tickets to prove you are skilled and experienced in operating and maintaining a wide range of specialist large plant machinery. To work in the industry you will need to achieve the Level 2 qualification.

This one-year introductory qualification is ideal for those wanting to progress onto the Level 2 course. You’ll learn how to operate and drive a wide range of plant machinery through practical instruction sessions with the specialist machinery and equipment we have on our campuses.

You will undertake practical training in plant operating skills on an approved CPCS test site. You will also need to supply or purchase your own PPE and contribute towards CSCS and CPCS test costs.

What You Will Learn

You’ll learn a range of skills while gaining your CSCS including:

• Health and safety
• Operating plant machinery and completing basic operations
• How to safely transport materials
• Maintaining structures and surfaces
• Essential machinery maintenance
• Site safety

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and maths at grade 2 or above, or equivalent qualifications at Entry Level 3.

Progression

The Level 2 qualification full-time or into an apprenticeship.

Careers in this industry

Demolition operative
Dumper operator
Ride on roller operator
Telehandler
Tractors operator
Plant operator
Mobile plant technician

360 excavator operator

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