The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Structural Concreting is designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and competencies required to perform structural concreting tasks effectively within the construction and civil engineering sectors.
This qualification focuses on the specialized processes involved in structural concreting, including the preparation, placement, compaction, and finishing of concrete structures such as foundations, beams, columns, and slabs. Learners will gain an understanding of construction drawings, specifications, materials handling, and quality control measures critical to delivering safe and durable structural elements.
The course emphasizes practical, work-based learning and is suitable for individuals currently employed or seeking employment in structural concreting roles. Successful completion of this qualification ensures that learners are fully competent to contribute to civil engineering and construction projects that demand precision, safety, and adherence to industry standards.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting, to achieve the qualification candidates must complete all the mandatory units and one optional unit form the following :
Mandatory Units
| Title | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
| Title | Level |
| Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 workplace | 2 |
| 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 workplace | 2 |
| 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 workplace | 2 |
GLH (Guided Learning Hours) and TQT (Total Qualification Time) are terms commonly used in vocational qualifications to help define the amount of time a learner is expected to spend on their studies.
1. GLH (Guided Learning Hours)
GLH refers to the number of hours a learner spends being directly taught, supervised, or supported during their course. This includes the time spent in activities such as:
- Classroom instruction
- Practical workshops
- One-on-one tutoring or mentoring sessions
- Online learning sessions with tutor support
In other words, GLH represents the time that learners are actively engaged with their instructors or learning activities.
2. TQT (Total Qualification Time)
TQT represents the total amount of time a learner is expected to invest in completing a qualification, including:
- GLH (Guided Learning Hours): Time spent on direct learning, as explained above.
- Self-Directed Learning: This includes time spent on independent study, research, assignment completion, preparation for exams, and any other work the learner does outside of direct teaching hours.
TQT is a broader measure that includes all the time required to achieve the qualification. It helps learners and employers understand the overall commitment required for the qualification.
Key Differences Between GLH and TQT:
- GLH focuses on direct learning with guidance or supervision.
- TQT includes GLH as well as independent study time and other learning-related activities.
Example:
If a qualification has a TQT of 600 hours and a GLH of 250 hours, it means the learner should spend 250 hours in direct learning (classroom, online, or tutor-led sessions) and 350 hours on independent study or research.
Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting, 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.
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.
Benefits of the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting
Industry-Recognised Qualification
Gain a nationally and industry-recognised diploma that demonstrates competence in structural concreting within the construction and civil engineering sectors.
Enhanced Career Prospects
This qualification opens doors to a range of roles within the construction industry, including positions such as concrete operative, formworker, or specialist structural concreter, with potential for progression to supervisory roles.
Demonstration of Competence
Achieve formal recognition of your skills, knowledge, and experience in structural concreting, proving your ability to work to industry standards on construction sites.
On-the-Job Assessment
Benefit from a work-based assessment approach that allows you to complete the qualification without leaving your job, ensuring minimal disruption to your employment and income.
Increased Health & Safety Awareness
Develop a stronger understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices specific to structural concreting, helping to reduce workplace risks and improve site safety standards.
Meets CSCS Requirements
Successful completion can support your application for the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Blue Skilled Worker Card, a key requirement for many construction sites in the UK.
Build Technical Skills
Improve practical and technical skills such as preparing and placing concrete, formwork erection, reinforcement fixing, and finishing techniques essential for quality concrete structures.
Supports Career Development and Progression
Lays the groundwork for further qualifications, such as higher-level NVQs, site supervision diplomas, or specialist certifications, enhancing long-term career development.
Flexible Learning and Assessment
Tailored to suit individual learning needs and work environments, making it accessible for both new entrants and experienced workers seeking formal certification.
Contribution to Employer Compliance
Helps employers meet legal and contractual obligations by ensuring their workforce is properly qualified, thereby improving project quality, safety, and efficiency.
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting is ideally suited for individuals who:
Practicing Construction Operatives
Individuals currently employed in the construction or civil engineering sector who are involved in structural concreting activities and wish to gain formal recognition of their skills and experience.
Experienced Workers Without Formal Qualifications
Construction professionals with hands-on experience in concreting operations but who lack an industry-recognised qualification to validate their competencies.
New Entrants to the Industry
Learners who are new to construction but are working under supervision in concreting roles and are keen to develop their knowledge and skills to meet industry standards.
Individuals Seeking Career Progression
Operatives who aspire to advance their careers into higher-level positions such as supervisory roles, and who need a qualification that supports such progression.
Health & Safety Conscious Workers
Those who are committed to improving their understanding and application of safe working practices related to structural concreting in line with current legislation and best practices.
CSCS Card Applicants
Candidates who wish to apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card, for which this qualification can be used as part of the evidence of competence.
Self-Motivated and Responsible Individuals
Learners who are capable of working independently, taking responsibility for the quality of their work, and ensuring that tasks are completed to the required specifications and safety standards.
Entry Requirements
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Qualification Process
Qualification Process for the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting
- Self-Assessment:
Begin by evaluating your eligibility to ensure you meet the qualification requirements, including work experience, knowledge, and language proficiency. - Registration:
Complete your registration by submitting the required documents, including a scanned copy of a valid ID, and paying the registration fee. - Induction:
An assessor will conduct an induction to confirm your eligibility for the course and explain the evidence requirements. If you do not meet the criteria, your registration will be canceled, and the fee will be refunded. - Assignmnets & Evidence Submission:
Provide all assignmnets and the necessary evidence based on the assessment criteria outlined in the course. If you are unsure of the required evidence, consult with the assessor for guidance on the type and nature of evidence needed. - Feedback and Revision:
The assessor will review your submitted evidence and provide feedback. Evidence that meets the criteria will be marked as “Criteria Met,” while any gaps will be identified. You will be asked to revise and resubmit if needed. - Competence Evidence:
Submit final evidence demonstrating that all learning outcomes have been met. This evidence will be marked as “Criteria Met” by the assessor once it is satisfactory. - Internal Quality Assurance (IQA):
The Internal Quality Assurance Verifier (IQA) will review your evidence to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with standards. - External Verification:
The IQA will submit your portfolio to ProQual’s External Quality Assurance Verifiers (EQA) for final confirmation. The EQA may contact you directly to verify the authenticity of your evidence. - Certification:
Upon successful completion of all checks, ProQual will issue your official certificate, confirming that you have attained the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting.
