ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Construction)

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Course Level

Level 2

Course Type

Ofqual Regulated

Awarding Body

ProQual

Duration

6 to 12 Months

Study Mood

Online

Assessment

Assignments Based

Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations is a vocational qualification designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to work effectively in construction environments. It offers a solid foundation for individuals seeking to develop competence in general construction operations, focusing on practical applications and industry standards.

The course emphasizes hands‑on learning and workplace evidence. Learners will gain experience in using tools, equipment, and materials correctly, while also developing an understanding of health and safety practices, site procedures, and quality assurance. The qualification ensures that learners can demonstrate their abilities in real‑world construction settings, making them valuable contributors to project teams.

By completing this diploma, learners achieve formal recognition of their skills, enhancing career prospects in construction operations. The qualification supports progression into more specialized roles and contributes to safer, more efficient building practices. Graduates are well‑equipped to take on responsibilities across a range of construction activities, from groundwork to structural tasks.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Construction), to achieve candidates must achieve 38 credits:

10 credits from the Mandatory units
A minimum of 20 credits from Optional Group B
A minimum of 8 credits from Optional Group C

Sr#	Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Level	GLH
1	Workplace health, safety and welfare	2	4	40
2	Conform to productive working practices	2	4	40
3	Set out secondary dimensional work controls	2	2	40
	Optional Group B Units
Sr#	Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Level	GLH
1	Install road drainage	2	8	80
2	Lay domestic drainage	2	8	80
3	Reinstate ground conditions	2	8	80
4	Lay kerbs and channels	2	4	40
5	Lay modular pavement	2	8	80
6	Form concrete structures	2	8	80
	Optional Group C Units
Sr#	Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Level	GLH
1	Excavate holes and trenches	2	4	40
2	Install street ironwork	2	4	40
3	Provide temporary excavation support	2	8	80
4	Search for underground services	2	2	20
5	Lay and finish concrete	2	8	80
6	Prepare and operate machinery to receive and transport loads	2	6	60
7	Arrange and secure loads	2	8	80
8	Operate a powered tool and equipment	2	2	20
9	Sign, light and guard the work area	2	4	40
10	Guide moving loads or machinery	2	8	80
11	Prepare and operate machinery to compact materials	2	6	60
12	Sling and signal the movement of loads	2	6	60

Learning Objectives

Workplace health, safety and welfare

Understand health, safety and welfare requirements
Understand the organisation’s approach to health, safety and welfare
Understand risk control in the workplace
Confirm health and safety requirements in the workplace
Work in accordance with health and safety requirements

Conform to productive work practices

Know how to work productively in the workplace
Understand low/zero carbon outcomes
Understand equality and diversity in the workplace
Know how to communicate with others
Work productively in the workplace

Set out secondary dimensional work controls

Know the secondary dimensional control requirements for the specified task
Know how to conduct pre and post-operational checks of equipment
Measure and set out secondary dimensional control requirements to specification

Install road drainage

Know the requirements for installing road drainage
Know how to prepare for installing road drainage
Install drainage components to line and gradient required

Lay domestic drainage

Know the requirements for installing domestic drainage
Know how to prepare for installing domestic drainage
Carry out work safely and to specification

Reinstate ground conditions

Know the requirements for reinstating ground conditions
Know how to prepare for the reinstatement of ground conditions
Reinstate ground conditions to specification

Lay kerbs and channels

Know how to prepare for the construction of kerbs and channels
Know how to set out the work area for the construction of kerbs and channels
Lay kerbs and channels to specification

Lay modular pavement

Know the requirements for modular paving
Know how to prepare and set out for modular paving
Lay modular paving

Form concrete structures

Know the requirements for forming concrete structures
Know how to prepare for the formation of concrete structures
Mix, place and finish structural concrete

Excavate holes and trenches

Know the requirements for excavation work
Know how to prepare the work area for excavation work
Manually excavate holes and trenches

Install street ironwork

Know how to prepare for the installation of ironworks fixtures in the road
Know how to excavate for installation of ironwork fixtures in the road
Excavate and install ironwork fixtures in the road

Provide temporary excavation support

Know the requirements and type of temporary supports and equipment required for the work
Know how to install temporary excavation supports safely
Install temporary excavation supports

Search for underground services

Know how to interpret information from public utilities plans and drawings
Know how to prepare, set up and restore the site
Search for, locate and avoid underground service apparatus

Lay and finish concrete

Know the requirements for laying and finishing concrete
Know how to prepare for laying and finishing concrete
Lay and finish concrete to specification

Prepare and operate machinery to receive and transport loads

Know the requirements for receiving and transporting loads
Know how to prepare and conduct pre-operational checks of machinery and the work area
Conduct pre-operational checks of machinery
Operate machinery to receive, transport and discharge the specified load

Arrange and secure loads

Know the requirements for arranging and securing a specified load
Know how to prepare for arranging and securing a specified load
Work with colleagues to arrange and secure a specified load

Operate a powered tool and equipment

Know how to conduct pre and postoperational checks of powered tool, equipment and the work area
Know the safety requirements for operating powered tool and equipment
Operate and monitor powered tool and equipment

Sign, light and guard the work area

Know how to prepare and select equipment for signing, lighting and guarding the work area
Know how to prepare, set up and restore the site
Prepare for the provision, use and removal of traffic control systems

Guide moving loads or machinery

Know the procedures for guiding the movement of loads and machinery
Understand the safe movement of loads or machinery
Move loads or machinery

Prepare and operate machinery to compact materials

Know the requirements for compacting materials
Know how to prepare and conduct pre-operational checks of machinery and the work area
Conduct pre-operational checks of machinery
Compact materials and restore the work area

Sling and signal the movement of loads

Know the procedures for slinging and signalling loads
Know how to sling and signal loads safely and securely
Sling and signal loads safely and securely

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

Entry-level or apprentice construction operatives working on general building sites, groundworks, civils, or infrastructure projects who need formal recognition of their practical skills.
Groundworkers, general labourers, or trades assistants involved in routine tasks like excavation, drainage, concreting, kerb laying, or modular paving with minimal supervision.
Individuals employed in construction operations who handle materials, tools, and equipment safely while contributing to site activities under ganger or foreman oversight.
Workers aiming to secure a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card or similar site-access credentials that require a Level 2 NVQ in construction operations.
New starters or semi-skilled workers in pathways such as drainage construction, structural/non-structural concreting, or general construction who are building core occupational competence.
Site team members responsible for site safety, quality control, and basic teamwork in live environments, demonstrating skills through work-based evidence and observations.
Experienced labourers transitioning to recognised trade roles who want a flexible, portfolio-assessed qualification without full-time classroom study.

Career & Learning Benefits

Skills, Knowledge & Opportunities You Will Earn

Qualifies you for a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, enabling site access and proving your competence to employers on major construction projects.
Builds core practical skills in construction operations like drainage, concreting, paving, kerb laying, or excavation through real workplace tasks and pathways.
Enhances health, safety, and welfare knowledge, teaching you to identify hazards, follow risk assessments, and contribute to safe site practices.
Improves teamwork and communication abilities, helping you work productively with others while maintaining records and following instructions.
Provides a flexible, work-based assessment via portfolio, observations, and professional discussions, fitting around your current job without classroom time.
Offers nationally recognised Level 2 certification that boosts employability and supports progression from labourer to skilled operative roles.
Develops transferable skills like using tools/equipment safely, quality control, and environmental awareness for long-term career growth.
Creates a portfolio of workplace evidence showcasing your hands-on experience, ideal for apprenticeships or advancing to Level 3 supervision qualifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions Explained

Learners will gain practical knowledge in using tools, equipment, and materials correctly. The course covers health and safety practices, site procedures, and quality assurance, alongside technical skills in construction operations.

You will develop competence in performing construction tasks, applying safety standards, handling materials, and contributing to efficient project delivery. The qualification also strengthens teamwork and problem‑solving skills.

Assessment is based on workplace evidence, practical demonstrations, and written assignments. Learners must show competence in construction tasks, supported by documented proof of skills and performance.

Graduates can progress into specialized roles in construction operations or civil engineering. The qualification enhances employability and demonstrates competence in a wide range of construction activities.

Yes, the ProQual Level 2 Diploma is a nationally recognized qualification that assures employers of professional standards in construction operations.