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

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

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 – Modular Pavement Construction is a nationally recognized qualification designed for operatives working in modular paving and related construction tasks. It provides formal certification of workplace competence, ensuring learners meet industry standards while gaining recognition for their practical skills in modular pavement installation.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace, allowing learners to demonstrate their abilities in real construction environments. The qualification focuses on developing core competencies such as preparing ground surfaces, laying modular paving units to specification, ensuring alignment and levels, and adhering to safety, quality, and environmental requirements. Learners also strengthen their knowledge of site procedures, teamwork, and effective use of tools and materials.

Completing this diploma benefits both learners and employers. Learners gain a recognized qualification that enhances career progression opportunities and validates their expertise in civil engineering operations. Employers benefit from a workforce that is skilled, certified, and capable of delivering modular pavement construction to professional standards, supporting compliance, efficiency, and overall project success.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

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

 Mandatory Units 

Unit TitleUnit Level
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
Laying modular pavement in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
1. Block paving
2. Brick paving
3. Stone/Concrete setts
4. Flags
5. Natural stone rough cut
6. Natural stone uniformly cut		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
Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
1. Lines
2. Levels
3. Depths
4. Areas
5. Heights
6. Angles		2
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2

Learning Objectives

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

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.

Laying modular pavement in the workplace

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

Setting out secondary dimensional work control in the workplace

  • Interpret the given information relating to setting out dimensional control of the work.
  • Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to set out dimensional control of the work.
  • Maintain safe and healthy working practices when setting out dimensional control of the work.
  • Select the required quantity and quality of resources to set out dimensional control of the work.
  • Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when setting out dimensional control of the work.
  • Complete the work within the allocated time when setting out dimensional control of the work.
  • Comply with the given contract information to set out dimensional control of the work 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.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

  • Construction operatives installing modular paving systems like block paving on civil engineering sites.
  • Groundworkers and laborers in roadbuilding, highways, or infrastructure projects using modular units.
  • Apprentices or trainees employed full or part-time demonstrating practical pavement laying skills.
  • Experienced pavers seeking formal NVQ certification of their workplace competence.
  • Site workers pursuing CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card for construction site access.
  • Individuals handling setting out, work area protection, and powered tools for pavements.
  • Operatives preferring on-site assessments and portfolio evidence over classroom training.
  • Professionals aiming for career growth in pavement construction and maintenance roles.

Career & Learning Benefits

Skills, Knowledge & Opportunities You Will Earn

  • Secures the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card for UK construction site access.
  • Validates competence in modular pavement laying through real workplace assessments.
  • Develops skills in setting out, powered tools, and laying block or brick paving.
  • Offers flexible work-based learning without classroom time or written exams.
  • Enhances career progression to supervisory roles or higher NVQ qualifications.
  • Boosts employability and earning potential in roadbuilding and civil engineering.
  • Provides nationally recognized certification of practical on-site experience.
  • Ensures compliance with health, safety, and welfare standards in pavement operations.

Need More Information?

Frequently Asked Questions Explained

No formal academic qualifications are required. Learners should already be working in a role that involves modular pavement construction, as assessments are based on practical performance in real workplace settings.

Assessment is workplace‑based. Learners are observed and evaluated while performing tasks such as preparing ground surfaces, laying modular paving blocks, checking alignment, and reinstating surfaces. Evidence is collected through practical performance and portfolio documentation.

Learners will develop expertise in modular pavement installation, including site preparation, alignment, use of tools and materials, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. They will also strengthen teamwork and communication skills.

Graduates can progress into more advanced construction and civil engineering roles. The qualification also supports eligibility for industry recognition, such as the CSCS Skilled Worker Card, validating competence in site operations.

Yes. The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations – Modular Pavement Construction is nationally recognized and Ofqual‑regulated. It is respected across the UK construction sector and enhances career progression opportunities.

Enrollment Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Enrollment

  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Must be able to provide workplace evidence of modular pavement construction tasks
  • Ability to follow health, safety, and compliance instructions
  • Age 16 or above

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