ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Excavation and Reinstatement
In the world of construction and civil engineering, excavation and reinstatement are critical operations. Whether laying utilities, preparing ground for foundations, or restoring surfaces, skilled workers are essential to ensure safety, accuracy, and durability. If you’re already working in these roles, the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Excavation and Reinstatement gives you the recognition and credentials to take your career to the next level.
This qualification not only proves your competence—it can also help you qualify for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, a must-have for many UK construction sites.
This is a vocational, competence-based qualification aimed at workers who specialise in excavation and reinstatement tasks within construction or civil engineering environments. The course is assessed entirely on-site, which means there’s no need to attend a classroom or sit exams. Instead, your day-to-day work becomes the foundation for earning your qualification.
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Excavation and Reinstatement is more than just a qualification—it’s a recognition of your practical skills, dedication, and experience. Whether you’re looking to secure your job, enhance your prospects, or meet site requirements, this NVQ provides the foundation you need to succeed in today’s competitive construction industry.
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)-Excavation and Reinstatement, to achieve the qualification candidates must complete all the mandatory units and one optional unit form the following :
Mandatory Units
| Title | Level |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Forming and finishing excavations manually in the workplace | |
| 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 |
| Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace | 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 |
| Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace Unit Endorsements: Operations Guide Banksman | 2 |
| Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace | 2 |
Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Excavation and Reinstatement, participants will achieve the following learning outcomes:
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.
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.
Forming and finishing excavations manually in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when forming and finishing excavations manually.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when forming and finishing excavations manually.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when forming and finishing excavations manually.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to form and finish excavations manually.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when forming and finishing excavations manually.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when forming and finishing excavations manually.
- Comply with the given contract information to form and finish excavations manually 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Excavation and Reinstatement is designed for individuals who are currently working in excavation, groundworks, or utility reinstatement roles and want to gain a formal, industry-recognised qualification to prove their skills.
This course is ideal for:
- Groundworkers involved in trenching, excavation, and backfilling operations
- Utility Operatives working on the installation or maintenance of pipes, cables, or ducts
- Excavator or Plant Operators handling excavation and reinstatement on construction sites
- Street Works Operatives responsible for digging and reinstating roads or pavements
- Labourers and Site Workers supporting excavation tasks on civil engineering projects
- Experienced workers without formal qualifications who want to validate their skills
- Workers aiming for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card
Whether you’re new to the field or have years of hands-on experience, this NVQ gives you the recognition, confidence, and career advancement opportunities you deserve.
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Excavation and Reinstatement
