ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting

NVQ Diploma in Construction – Master Structural Concreting

Awarding Body : ProQual

Study unit : 6 units

Duration : 6-12 months

Level: 2

Unlock Higher Wages & Site Responsibility with a ProQual Diploma.

Programme Overview

Master the essential craft of building strong, lasting structures with the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Structural Concreting. This nationally recognised, competency-based qualification is your direct pathway to becoming a certified specialist in one of construction’s most fundamental trades. It is specifically designed for aspiring and practising concreters, steel fixers, and construction operatives who want to validate their on-site skills and formalise their expertise in the critical processes of structural concreting.

Unlike purely theoretical courses, this hands-on NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) assesses your proven ability to perform to industry standards in a real working environment. You will develop and demonstrate core competencies in interpreting technical drawings, preparing and setting up formwork, expertly placing, compacting, and finishing structural concrete, and ensuring rigorous health and safety protocols are met on every job. The ProQual-accredited diploma ensures your training meets the rigorous benchmarks demanded by major contractors and clients across the UK construction sector.

Achieving this Level 2 NVQ is more than a certificate—it’s a career accelerator. It provides the formal proof of competence required to apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, a mandatory credential for most UK construction sites. This qualification not only boosts your employability and earning potential but also establishes you as a trusted, qualified professional capable of delivering the quality and precision that modern structural projects demand.

To enrol in the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Structural Concreting, candidates must meet specific entry criteria designed to ensure readiness for this competency-based qualification. These requirements confirm you can successfully undertake the practical assessments in a real construction environment.

  • Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
  • Educational Background: While no formal academic qualifications are mandatory, a basic understanding of maths and English is essential. A GCSE or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., Design Technology, Maths) is advantageous.
  • Work Experience: This is a critical requirement. You must be employed in a relevant construction role or have substantial, verifiable experience. 
  • Language Proficiency: Learners must have a good command of English to understand course materials, complete assignments, and engage in assessments effectively.

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 

TitleLevel
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 workplace1
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2

Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group

TitleLevel
Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace1
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 workplace2
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 workplace2
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 workplace2

This ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma is specifically designed for construction professionals who work with or aspire to specialise in structural concrete. It’s the essential qualification for turning practical site experience into a nationally recognised certification, opening doors to higher-level roles and site access.

  • Aspiring & Trainee Concreters: Individuals starting their career who need a formal, competency-based qualification to progress from a labourer to a skilled craftsperson.
  • Experienced Site Operatives: Practicing concreters and steel fixers with on-the-job skills who lack the official certification required for a Skilled Worker CSCS card and career advancement.
  • Construction Workers Seeking Specialisation: General construction operatives or tradespeople looking to specialise in the high-demand, technical field of structural concreting.
  • Career Changers Entering Construction: Motivated individuals entering the industry who are committed to gaining a specialist skill set from the ground up, with a focus on concrete structures.
  • Teams & Employers Upskilling Staff: Construction companies investing in their workforce to ensure teams are formally qualified, compliant with industry regulations, and capable of delivering projects to the highest standards.

Choosing the right training provider is crucial for successfully achieving your NVQ. We are dedicated to providing a direct, supportive, and industry-focused pathway to your Structural Concreting qualification, ensuring your investment accelerates your career from day one.

  • Industry-Led, On-Site Assessment: We don’t just teach theory. Our qualified assessors come to you, evaluating your competency in your real workplace. This means no unnecessary classroom time—you earn your qualification by demonstrating the skills you use daily.
  • Fast-Track to CSCS Card & Site Access: Our efficient assessment process is designed to get you qualified and ready to apply for your Skilled Worker CSCS Card without delay, unlocking immediate access to better-paid site roles.
  • Expert, Practical Assessors: Learn from and be assessed by seasoned construction professionals with decades of on-site experience. You gain insights and mentorship that go beyond the assessment criteria.
  • Clear, Stress-Free Process: From initial sign-up to final certification, we provide transparent guidance and dedicated one-to-one support. We simplify the portfolio and evidence process, removing the confusion often associated with NVQs.
  • ProQual-Accredited & Nationally Recognised: Our certification is awarded by ProQual, a leading UK awarding body, ensuring your diploma is respected by major contractors and employers across the construction industry.

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