Highfield Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Cranes and Specialist Lifting) (RQF)
The NVQ for crane and specialist lifting operators: proves your competence on your machine at work, so you can move from a trained-operator (red) card to a competent (blue) card.
Course options
| Option | Duration | Delegates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and assessmentFor people who need some training alongside the NVQ. | Over several months, at your pace (confirmed when booking) | Ask us | Ask us |
| Experienced worker routeAssessment only, for people already operating the machine. | Over several months, at your pace (confirmed when booking) | Ask us | Ask us |
What you get
- Highfield Level 2 NVQ Certificate, which lets you apply for a competent operator (blue) card
- Assessed at your workplace by a qualified assessor, with no exam
- Help building your portfolio of evidence
- We register you with Highfield and handle the paperwork
CSCS card
With this NVQ and the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test (Operatives), you can apply for a blue competent card from a plant or lifting card scheme that carries the CSCS logo, such as NPORS. If you're on a red trained operator card, this is how you move to blue.
How it works
- Registrationwe check your experience, your machine and your card, and register you with Highfield
- Evidencean assessor observes you operating on site and you build a portfolio of your work
- Knowledgequestions on safe operation, pre-use checks, lifting plans and regulations
- Sign-offyour assessor and our internal quality check, then Highfield issues the certificate
Assessed in the workplace by observation, portfolio evidence and questioning. No exam.
Questions
How long will the course take?
The training and assessment takes over several months, at your pace. The experienced worker route takes over several months, at your pace. We'll confirm timings when we arrange your booking.
Can you train on our site?
Yes, if your site is suitable for the training and assessments. We'll check the details with you before confirming.
Who is this for?
Operators of cranes and specialist lifting equipment, including anyone on a trained-operator (red) card who needs the NVQ to get a competent (blue) card.
Which machine is it for?
The machine you operate at work. Tell us which one when you request a booking.
Is there funding?
CITB pays an achievement grant when the NVQ is completed, if your employer is CITB-registered. We can check for you.
What happens after I request a booking?
We'll contact you, usually within one working day, to confirm dates, the right course option and the price.