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

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

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 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting) is a recognized qualification tailored for individuals working in the construction sector. It validates the skills and knowledge required to perform concreting tasks to industry standards, making it ideal for operatives who want to formalize their experience and progress in their careers.

This qualification focuses on practical competence assessed in the workplace. Learners demonstrate their ability to prepare, place, compact, and finish concrete safely and effectively, while also applying essential health and safety practices. It ensures candidates meet national occupational standards and are equipped to contribute to construction projects with confidence and professionalism.

By completing this diploma, learners enhance their employability and credibility within the construction industry. It provides a solid foundation for career development, opening pathways to advanced qualifications in civil engineering and construction operations. For employers, it ensures a skilled workforce capable of delivering high‑quality concreting work, while for learners, it represents a valuable step toward long‑term success in the field.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Concreting, to achieve the qualification candidates must complete all the mandatory units and one optional unit form the following :

Mandatory Units 

TitleLevel
Placing and finishing concrete in the workplace2
Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
1. Protection and safety notices
2. Safety lighting
2
Erecting and striking proprietary formwork in the workplace2
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2

Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group

TitleLevel
Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace1
Reinstating ground condition in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
1. Backfill (excavated materials)
2. Backfill (new materials)
3. Compact
4. Hard top surfaces
5. Cultivated and grassed areas
2
Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Chute; Elephant’s Trunk; Skip; Pump; Mono-rail; Manually
2
Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Own area of work (i.e. Construction and Civil Engineering Operations) Plus two or more of the following:
1. Ladders/crawler boards
2. Step ladders/platform steps
3. Proprietary towers
4. Trestle platforms
5. Mobile scaffold towers
6. Proprietary staging/podiums
2
Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Four of the following endorsements required:
1. Composites
2. Plastic
3. Masonry
4. Vitreous clay
5. Metal
6. Timber and timber based
7. Cementitious
8. Bituminous
9. Geotextiles
1
Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
1. Top soil or subsoil
2. Granular fill
3. Cohesive fill
4. Concrete
5. Cementitious
6. Bituminous
7. Geotextiles
1
Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Two of the following endorsements required:
1. Cementitious
2. Resins
3. Adhesives
4. Bonding agents
5. Colourings
6. Waterproof coatings
7. Grouts
8. Pre-mixed compounds
1
Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
1. A proprietary system
2. Open and closed support systems
3. Piling systems
4. Bespoke support systems
2
Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace2
Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
1. Forward tipping dumper wheeled
2. Forward tipping dumper tracked
2
Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
1. Ride-on roller
2
Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
1. Generators
2. Pumps
3. Pedestrian operated plant or machines
4. Mixers
5. Compressors
6. Self-powered tools
2
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace2
Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Operations Guide Banksman
2
Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Own area of work (i.e. Construction and Civil Engineering Operations) Plus four or more of the following:
1. Protective screens, hoardings and covers
2. Access and egress routes
3. Supports
4. Supporting structures
5. Removal equipment
6. Diverting equipment
7. Site facilities
8. Stabilisation
2
Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace2

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Concreting, participants will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Placing and finishing concrete in the workplace

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

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

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

Erecting and striking proprietary formwork in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and strike proprietary formwork.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.
  • Comply with the given contract information to erect and strike proprietary formwork 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.

Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace

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

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

  • Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to prepare and use powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and sustain powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing to and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Comply with the given contract information to operate powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment to the required specification.

Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare, mix and distribute concrete and mortars.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
  • Comply with the given contract information to prepare, mix and distribute concrete and mortars to the required specification.

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 and healthy 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.

Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
  • Maintain safe working practices when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and dismantle access/working platforms.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
  • Comply with the given contract information to erect and dismantle access/working platforms to the required specification

Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to cut, drill and shape construction related materials.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
  • Comply with the given contract information to cut, drill and shape construction related materials to the required specification.

Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to lay, place or apply construction related materials.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
  • Comply with the given contract information to lay, place or apply construction related materials to the required specification.

Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare and mix construction related materials.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
  • Comply with the given contract information to prepare and mix construction related materials to the required specification.

Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install, maintain and remove temporary excavation support.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install, maintain and remove temporary excavation support.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.
  • Comply with the given contract information to install, maintain and remove temporary excavation support to the required specification.

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

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and substructures.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to identify and mark the location of utilities apparatus and substructures.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and substructures.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and substructures.
  • Comply with the given contract information to Identify and mark the location of utilities apparatus and substructures 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 preparation and 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 when carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
  • Maintain safe and healthy 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 preparing to and transporting and discharging materials.
  • 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 ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace

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

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

  • Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to prepare and use powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and sustain powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing to and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
  • Comply with the given contract information to operate powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment to the required specification.

Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace

  • Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
  • Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources.
  • Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
  • Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.

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

  • Interpret the given information relating to controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery.
  • Organise with others the sequence and operation in which directing and guiding operations are to be carried out.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out controlling, directing and guiding operations of plant or machinery.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant and machinery.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources to direct and guide the operation of plant and machinery.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant and machinery.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant and machinery.
  • Comply with the given contract information to control, direct and guide the operation of plant or machinery to the required specification.

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

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install, construct, maintain, dismantle and remove temporary works.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
  • Comply with the given contract information to install, construct, maintain, dismantle and remove temporary works to the required specification.

Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
  • Comply with the given contract information when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services to the required specification.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

  • Individuals currently working in concreting roles within the construction or civil engineering sectors.
  • Laborers, site operatives, and apprentices seeking to validate their practical skills.
  • Experienced workers aiming to gain a nationally recognized qualification.
  • Those pursuing the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card for UK construction sites.
  • Workers preferring hands-on, on-site assessment without written exams.
  • Employees needing to demonstrate competence in concreting techniques like pouring and finishing.
  • Professionals looking for flexible, work-based learning to fit around job commitments.
  • Individuals with basic skills wanting career progression to supervisory roles.

Career & Learning Benefits

Skills, Knowledge & Opportunities You Will Earn

  • Earns the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, required for UK construction sites.
  • Validates practical skills through on-site assessments without written exams.
  • Enhances career progression to supervisory or higher-level NVQ roles.
  • Boosts earning potential and job opportunities in construction.
  • Provides flexible, work-based learning to fit around employment.
  • Demonstrates competence in concreting techniques and industry standards.
  • Meets health, safety, and welfare requirements for professional compliance.
  • Certifies existing experience with a nationally recognized qualification.

Need More Information?

Frequently Asked Questions Explained

No formal academic qualifications are required. However, learners should already be working in a role that involves concreting operations, as assessments are based on practical performance in real work environments.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace through observation, evidence collection, and performance evaluation. Learners must demonstrate competence in tasks such as preparing, placing, compacting, and finishing concrete, alongside health and safety compliance.

Learners will develop practical expertise in concreting techniques, improve their understanding of health and safety standards, and gain confidence in delivering high‑quality work that meets industry requirements.

Successful learners can progress to advanced qualifications in construction and civil engineering, move into supervisory roles, or enhance their employability with a recognized certification valued by employers.

Yes. The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Concreting is a nationally recognized qualification across the UK construction sector. It is widely respected by employers and is a key step toward obtaining the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, which validates competence and enhances career opportunities

Enrollment Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment

  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Ability to follow health and safety instructions on site.
  • Commitment to completing workplace assessments and portfolio tasks.
  • Age 16 or above

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