ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Drainage Construction
The construction and civil engineering industry relies heavily on effective drainage systems to ensure the safety, sustainability, and performance of infrastructure projects. From housing developments to highways, proper drainage is essential to prevent flooding, manage wastewater, and protect structures from water damage.
If you’re currently working in this vital area or looking to gain a formal qualification to advance your career, the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Drainage Construction is an ideal pathway. This work-based qualification recognizes the skills you already use on-site and helps you gain industry-recognized credentials without the need for classroom learning.
Drainage construction involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems designed to manage water flow. This includes laying underground pipes, manholes, gullies, chambers, and channels that control stormwater and wastewater in residential, commercial, and civil engineering projects.
Professionals in this field must understand ground preparation, trenching, pipe laying, jointing methods, system alignment, and backfilling—while also adhering to health and safety regulations and engineering specifications.
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Drainage Construction is part of the broader suite of construction NVQs. It is focused specifically on workers responsible for the practical installation of drainage systems. This NVQ is competency-based, meaning there are no exams or classroom sessions. Instead, you will demonstrate your existing skills through real-world tasks and site-based assessments.
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Drainage Construction is not just a certificate—it’s a practical recognition of your expertise and a step toward a more rewarding future in construction. If you’re working in drainage and want to solidify your position in the industry, this qualification offers the credibility, flexibility, and progression you need.
1. Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
2. Educational Background: While there are no specific formal educational qualifications required, a basic understanding of construction principles is beneficial.
3. Work Experience: Candidates should have relevant work experience in the construction industry, ideally in roles related to site management, project management, or construction operations.
4. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is necessary to understand course materials and participate in discussions effectively. Non-native speakers may need to demonstrate their language skills.
5. Commitment to Learning: Candidates should have a genuine interest in advancing their knowledge of construction contracting operations and a commitment to completing the course requirements.
Mandatory Units
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Drainage Construction, to achieve the qualification candidates must complete all the mandatory units 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 |
| 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 |
| Installing drainage in the workplace Unit Endorsements: One of the following endorsements required: 1. Inspection chambers 2. Surface water systems 3. Foul water systems 4. Surround pipe with specified materials 5. Place backfill to trench using given work instructions for both compacted and free drainage materials | 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 workplace | 1 |
| Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Drainage 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.
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.
Installing drainage in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing drainage.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing drainage.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing drainage.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install drainage.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing drainage.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when installing drainage.
- Comply with the given contract information to install drainage 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.
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Drainage Construction
