ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Laying Kerbs and Channels
In the world of construction and civil engineering, precision and reliability are essential—especially in foundational elements like kerbs and channels. If you’re working in this sector and want to gain formal recognition of your skills, the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Laying Kerbs and Channels is a powerful step toward career growth.
This hands-on, work-based qualification is tailored for operatives who specialize in the installation of kerbs and channels on roads, pathways, and drainage systems. It’s designed to validate your experience, improve your competency, and open doors to new opportunities on UK construction sites.
Kerbs and channels are critical elements in any infrastructure project. They define road edges, support surface water drainage, and contribute to the structural integrity and safety of transportation networks. Precision in laying kerbs and ensuring correct alignment, bedding, and jointing is essential for long-lasting, effective road construction.
Professionals involved in this work must demonstrate knowledge of site preparation, material handling, use of tools, adherence to design specifications, and commitment to health and safety standards.
This NVQ is part of the broader suite of ProQual Level 2 Diplomas in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations, with a specialist pathway focused specifically on kerb and channel installation. This qualification is competency-based, meaning you’ll be assessed on what you already do at work. The diploma includes mandatory core units and a specialist unit focused on laying kerbs and channels.
If you’re working on kerbs, channels, or road infrastructure, the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Laying Kerbs and Channels gives you the recognition and certification you deserve. It’s not just a qualification—it’s a gateway to more responsibility, higher pay, and better site access through your CSCS card. Don’t let your skills go unrecognized. Take the next step in your construction career with a qualification built around your experience.
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)-Laying Kerbs and Channels, 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 |
| Laying preformed kerbs and channels 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 |
| 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 theProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Laying Kerbs and Channels, 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 preformed kerbs and channels in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when laying preformed kerbs and channels.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when laying preformed kerbs and channels.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when laying preformed kerbs and channels.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to lay preformed kerbs and channels.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when laying preformed kerbs and channels.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when laying preformed kerbs and channels.
- Comply with the given contract information to lay preformed kerbs and channels 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.
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Laying Kerbs and Channels is designed for individuals who are actively working in the construction and civil engineering sector, specifically those involved in installing kerbs, edge restraints, and drainage channels on roads, footpaths, and highways. This qualification is ideal for:
- Construction Operatives and Groundworkers
Individuals who regularly install kerbs and channels and want to gain formal recognition of their skills. - Road and Highway Workers
Those involved in highway maintenance, infrastructure projects, or road construction, looking to validate their competencies with a nationally recognized diploma. - Labourers and Site Workers
Entry-level workers looking to specialize in kerb and channel installation and progress within the civil engineering field. - Experienced Workers Without Formal Qualifications
Professionals with hands-on experience who need a recognized qualification to support career development or meet employment requirements. - CSCS Card Applicants
Workers aiming to obtain the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card, which requires a Level 2 NVQ to access many UK construction sites. - Employers and Contractors
Businesses that want to ensure their workforce is competent, compliant, and qualified for kerb-laying operations, improving both site safety and project quality.
This course is especially suitable for those who prefer a practical, on-site assessment model rather than academic or classroom-based study, making it accessible and relevant for real-world construction professionals.
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Laying Kerbs and Channels
