ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative

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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative

Course Level

Level 2

Course Type

Ofqual Regulated

Awarding Body

ProQual

Duration

6-12 Months

Study Mood

Online

Assessment

Assignments Based

Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative is a regulated, competence-based vocational qualification designed for learners who support land drilling activities in the workplace. It enables learners to develop and demonstrate practical competence in drilling support operations, workplace safety, equipment handling, ground reinstatement and the preparation and organisation of resources used during drilling activities. The qualification is structured around workplace performance and is based on relevant National Occupational Standards for the construction sector.

The qualification is awarded by ProQual Awarding Body and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). It is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Its specification was approved by the Welsh Government for use by centres in Wales and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) for centres in Northern Ireland.

For the Land Driller Support Operative pathway, key learning areas include reinstating ground conditions, carrying out checks and basic maintenance on plant or machinery, receiving and organising drilling materials and equipment, operating specialised powered tools, setting out secondary dimensional work control, and supporting the safe movement of loads.

The qualification also provides a progression route towards discipline-related qualifications within the construction sector.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative, to achieve the qualification candidates must achieve a minimum of 53 credits (Total qualification time 570 hours):

  • 29 credits from the Mandatory units, plus
  • A minimum of 24 credits from o Group B;
  • Candidates may choose to do any of the Additional units from Group C but they will not count towards qualification.

Key Topics Covered in the Land Drilling Course:

The curriculum delivers in-depth knowledge through core modules:

Mandatory Units 

  • Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace
  • Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace
  • Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
  • Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

Group B

Candidates must complete both Mandatory units and one Optional unit

  • Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work and Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the Workplace
  • Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling Specification Programme in the Workplace

Optional Units

  • Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
  • Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace
  • Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace
  • Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace

Group C Optional Units

  • Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors for Non-agricultural Activities in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
  • Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

Why Choose This Land Drilling Training?

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative is designed around workplace competence, making it relevant for learners developing practical capability in land drilling support activities. The qualification is part of the RQF and is awarded by ProQual Awarding Body, with the qualification regulated by Ofqual.

  • Workplace-focused competence: The qualification assesses practical knowledge, skills and competence against defined occupational standards rather than relying only on theoretical learning. Learners are required to demonstrate competence through appropriate workplace evidence.
  • Specialist land drilling pathway: The Land Driller Support Operative pathway focuses specifically on support activities within land drilling operations, providing a structured qualification route for this occupational area.
  • Strong safety foundation: Learning includes establishing work-area protection and safety, general health, safety and welfare, and productive working practices, helping learners understand the controls required for safe drilling environments.
  • Practical equipment and site skills: The pathway includes areas such as reinstating ground conditions, carrying out checks or basic maintenance on plant and machinery, and selected support activities involving materials, specialised equipment, dimensional work control, or load movement.
  • Recognised UK qualification framework: The qualification carries Ofqual qualification number 600/4766/5 and is accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This provides a defined UK qualification framework for learners and centres.
  • Relevant to UK and international learners: Although the qualification has a UK regulatory framework, its competence-based structure can be relevant to learners and workers involved in land drilling and related construction activities internationally, subject to local employer, regulatory and occupational requirements.
  • Evidence-based assessment: Assessment requires a portfolio demonstrating achievement of the relevant learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Evidence may include assessor observations, assignments or reports, professional discussions and witness testimony.
  • Progression within construction: ProQual states that the qualification provides a progression route to discipline-related qualifications in the construction sector, making it suitable for learners who want to build a structured vocational qualification pathway.

In summary: This land drilling training is particularly relevant where the goal is to demonstrate structured, workplace-based competence in land drilling support, site safety, equipment checks, ground reinstatement and related operational activities, rather than completing a purely theoretical drilling course. This training is ideal for anyone who wants to start or grow a career in land drilling operations and develop a strong foundation for future progression. Foe enrollment in the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations qualification, Contact us.

Learning Outcomes of ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative:

Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information and the work programme when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
  • Prepare for the work when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
  • Maintain safe working practices when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
  • Implement and maintain the specified work activity to the given requirements when contributing to the specified drilling programme.

Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when establishing work area protection and safety
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when establishing work area protection and safety.
  • Maintain safe working practices when establishing work area protection and safety.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to establish work area protection and safety.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when establishing work area protection and safety.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when establishing work area protection and safety.
  • Comply with the given contract information to establish work area protection and safety to the required specification

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

  • Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.
  • Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.
  • Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area.
  • Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.

Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

  • Communicate with others to establish productive work practices.
  • Follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work.
  • Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organisational procedures.
  • Maintain good working relationships when conforming to productive working practices.

Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when reinstating ground condition.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when reinstating ground condition.
  • Maintain safe working practices when reinstating ground condition.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to reinstate ground condition
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when reinstating ground condition.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when reinstating ground condition.
  • Comply with the given contract information to reinstate ground condition to the required specification.

Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace

  • Work safely at all times when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.Know how to comply with relevant health and safety legislation and official guidance when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
  • Follow the relevant maintenance schedules for the required work when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.Carry out checks and/or basic maintenance activities within the limits of their personal authority in the specified sequence and agreed time scale.
  • Carry out checks and/or basic maintenance activities within the limits of their personal authority in the specified sequence and agreed time scale.
  • Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
  • Complete relevant maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
  • Dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.

Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity
  • Receive materials and equipment to carry out the work requirement when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Maintain safe working practices when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Comply with the work requirements when moving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.

Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the preparation for and the slinging and signalling of loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which the slinging and signalling of loads is to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out slinging and signalling of loads.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and slinging and signalling loads.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and when slinging and signalling loads.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when slinging and signalling loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and slinging and signalling loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to prepare to and sling and signal loads for movement to the required specification.

Receiving and Organising Materials and Equipment for the Drilling Activity in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Receive materials and equipment to carry out the work requirement when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Maintain safe working practices when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity
  • Comply with the work requirements when moving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.

Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of overhead cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using overhead cranes are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using overhead cranes.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using overhead cranes.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using overhead cranes to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of excavator cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using excavator cranes are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using excavator cranes.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using excavator cranes.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using excavator cranes to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of rough terrain masted forklifts to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which rough terrain masted forklift operations are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting and transferring loads with rough terrain masted forklifts.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with rough terrain masted types.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with rough terrain masted types.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using rough terrain masted forklifts to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of industrial counterbalanced forklifts to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which industrial counterbalanced forklift operations are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with industrial counterbalanced forklifts.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with industrial counterbalanced types.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with industrial counterbalanced types.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using industrial counterbalanced forklifts to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Receive materials and equipment to carry out the work requirement when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Maintain safe working practices when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity
  • Comply with the work requirements when moving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.

Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of sideloaders to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which sideloader operations are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with sideloaders.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with sideloader types.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with sideloader types.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using sideloaders to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of telescopic handlers to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which telescopic handler’s operations are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and Transferring loads.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out telescopic handler operations.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out telescopic handler operations.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using telescopic handlers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of reach trucks to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which reach truck operations are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with reach trucks.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with masted reach types.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with masted reach types.
  • 6 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using reach trucks to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of 180 degree excavators to carry out extracting and excavating operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting and excavating operations with 180 degree excavators.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting and excavating materials using 180 degree excavators.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting and excavating materials using 180 degree excavators.
  • Comply with the given contract information to extract and excavate materials using 180 degree excavators to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of skid steer loaders to carry out extracting operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using skid steer loaders are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with skid steer loaders.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using skid steer loaders.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using skid steer loaders.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using skid steer loaders.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using skid steer loaders.
  • Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using skid steer loaders to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of loader compressors to catty out extracting operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using loader compressors are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with loader compressors.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using loader compressors.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using loader compressors.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using loader compressors.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using loader compressors.
  • Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using loader compressors to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of 360 degree excavators to carry out extracting operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using 360 degree excavators are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with 360 degree excavators.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using 360 degree excavators.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using 360 degree excavators
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using 360 degree excavators.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using 360 degree excavators.
  • Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using 360 degree excavators to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of crawler dozers to carry out excavating and/or forming operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out excavating and/or forming operations with crawler dozers.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when excavating and/or forming materials using crawler dozers.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and excavating and/or forming materials using crawler dozers.
  • Comply with the given contract information to excavate and/or form ground using crawler dozers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of 360 degree excavators to carry out excavating operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which excavating operations using 360 degree excavators are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out excavating operations with 360 degree excavators.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out excavating operations using 360 degree excavators.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out excavating operations using 360 degree excavators.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when excavating materials using 360 degree excavators.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and excavating materials using 360 degree excavators.
  • Comply with the given contract information to excavate materials using 360 degree excavators to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of concrete pumps to carry out pumping and discharging operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which pumping and discharging operations using concrete pumps are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out pumping operations with concrete pumps.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when pumping materials using concrete pumps.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and pumping and discharging materials using concrete pumps.
  • Comply with the given contract information to receive, pump and discharge materials using concrete pumps to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of forward tipping dumpers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out transporting and discharging operations with forward tipping dumpers.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.
  • Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using forward tipping dumpers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors for Nonagricultural Activities in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of agricultural-based tractors to carry out non-agricultural activities
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out nonagricultural activities with agricultural-based tractors.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when undertaking nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and undertaking non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
  • 8 Comply with the given contract information to carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of concrete pumps to carry out pumping and discharging operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which concrete pumping operations using concrete pumps are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out concrete pumping operations with concrete pumps.
  •  Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when pumping materials using concrete pumps.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and pumping and discharging materials using concrete pumps
  • Comply with the given contract information to receive, pump and discharge materials using concrete pumps to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of selfpropelled bowsers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out transporting and discharging operations with self-propelled bowsers.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when transporting and discharging materials using selfpropelled bowsers.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using self-propelled bowsers.
  • Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using self-propelled bowsers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of scissortype MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with scissor-type MEWPs.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using scissor-type MEWPs
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using scissor-type MEWPs.
  • Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using scissortype MEWPs to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of boom-type MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with boom-type MEWPs
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using boom-type MEWPs
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using boom-type MEWPs.
  • Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using boomtype MEWPs to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Mast Climber-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the use of mast climber-type MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using mast climber-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with mast climbertype MEWPs.
  • Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using mast climber-type MEWPs.
  • Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using mast climber-type MEWPs.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using mast climber-type MEWPs.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using mast climber-type MEWPs.
  • Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using mast climber-type MEWPs to the required specification.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative is intended for learners who are developing or demonstrating workplace competence in land drilling support activities. The qualification is particularly relevant to individuals whose practical responsibilities involve drilling-site preparation, equipment and materials, ground reinstatement, plant or machinery checks, and related site operations. ProQual

  • Land Driller Support Operatives: Suitable for learners carrying out support duties within land drilling operations and seeking formal recognition of workplace competence.
  • Existing drilling-site workers: Appropriate for individuals already working around land drilling activities who need a structured vocational qualification reflecting their occupational duties.
  • Construction and groundworks personnel: Relevant to workers whose responsibilities overlap with site preparation, equipment handling, ground conditions, work-area protection and related construction activities.
  • Learners developing practical drilling skills: Suitable for individuals building competence in areas such as receiving and organising drilling materials and equipment, specialised powered tools, dimensional work control and signalling or slinging loads, depending on the selected units. ProQual
  • Workers responsible for equipment and site support: The qualification includes competence relating to checks and basic maintenance of plant or machinery and reinstatement of ground conditions. ProQual
  • Learners seeking workplace-based certification: It is appropriate where the learner can demonstrate occupational competence through workplace evidence. ProQual specifies evidence such as assessor observation, assignments or reports, professional discussion, witness testimony, work products and other appropriate assessment records. ProQual
  • Construction-sector learners seeking progression: The qualification is relevant to individuals planning to progress through discipline-related qualifications within the construction sector. ProQual states that its units are based on National Occupational Standards for the construction sector. ProQual
  • UK and international learners: The qualification is particularly relevant to learners working within UK-regulated vocational frameworks, while international learners may also find the occupational content relevant where land drilling and construction practices align with their local requirements.

Best suited to: Learners whose actual or planned workplace role involves supporting land drilling operations and who need formal recognition of practical competence rather than a purely theoretical drilling course.

Career & Learning Benefits

Career Progression and Benefits

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative provides learners with a structured way to develop and demonstrate practical competence in land drilling support activities. As an RQF-regulated qualification, it combines occupational knowledge with workplace-based competence relevant to land drilling and construction environments.

Career Benefits

  • Supports land drilling career development: The qualification is directly aligned with the Land Driller Support Operative pathway, making it relevant to learners developing experience in drilling support operations.
  • Demonstrates practical competence: Learners can develop evidence of workplace skills rather than relying solely on theoretical knowledge. This can help demonstrate occupational capability to employers and training providers.
  • Builds construction-sector skills: The qualification covers practical activities relevant to construction and land drilling environments, including work-area protection, equipment handling, plant and machinery checks, ground reinstatement and productive working practices.
  • Develops site-support capability: Learners can strengthen their ability to support drilling teams through appropriate preparation, handling of resources, equipment-related activities and site operations.
  • Supports progression within the construction sector: The qualification provides a progression route towards discipline-related qualifications within construction and related occupational areas.
  • Improves workplace evidence: The competence-based structure enables learners to build documented evidence of skills demonstrated in an appropriate working environment.

Learning Benefits

  • Practical land drilling knowledge: Learners develop an understanding of the activities required to support safe and productive land drilling operations.
  • Health and safety awareness: Learning includes principles associated with protecting work areas, maintaining safe working practices and supporting health, safety and welfare on site.
  • Equipment and machinery awareness: Learners develop competence in relevant checks and basic maintenance activities involving plant and machinery.
  • Ground reinstatement skills: The qualification develops knowledge and practical capability relating to reinstating ground conditions after relevant site activities.
  • Material and equipment handling: Depending on the selected units, learners can develop skills involving the receipt, organisation and use of drilling materials and equipment.
  • Operational teamwork: Land drilling is a coordinated activity. The qualification supports learners in understanding their responsibilities when working alongside drilling operatives and other construction personnel.
  • Workplace problem-solving: Practical assessment encourages learners to apply procedures, interpret workplace requirements and respond appropriately to operational situations.
  • Recognition of occupational competence: Successful achievement provides formal recognition of competence within the specified qualification pathway.

Value for UK and International Learners

The qualification has particular relevance within the UK regulated vocational qualification system, while its occupational learning areas can also be relevant to international learners working in land drilling, construction, ground investigation and related site environments. International learners should consider applicable local regulations, employer requirements and occupational standards when applying the qualification in another country.

Overall benefit: The qualification provides a structured route for developing practical land drilling support competence, construction-site skills, safety awareness, equipment knowledge and workplace evidence, while supporting progression into further discipline-related vocational learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions Explained

It focuses specifically on support activities associated with land drilling operations, giving the learning a more defined occupational context.

Depending on the selected units, learners may develop skills involving site preparation, equipment and material handling, plant and machinery checks, ground reinstatement and other drilling-support activities.

Yes, health and safety is a key part of the qualification. Learners are trained to follow safe working practices, identify hazards, and comply with industry regulations while working on drilling sites.

International learners can study a UK-regulated qualification where an approved centre and suitable assessment arrangements are available. Employers and authorities in the learner’s country may have additional requirements.

Yes. It provides a vocational progression route towards discipline-related qualifications and can help learners build a documented foundation of occupational competence.

Enrollment Criteria

Entry Requirements for ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations:

  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Must be employed or have access to a relevant land drilling or construction workplace
  • Willingness to collect workplace evidence and complete assessments
  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Commitment to working in a construction, geotechnical, or drilling environment

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