ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting
Concrete is one of the most essential building materials in the world—used to create strong, durable, and lasting structures. Whether it’s bridges, buildings, foundations, or roads, structural concreting plays a vital role in almost every major construction and civil engineering project.
If you’re currently working in the field and want your skills to be officially recognized, the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) – Structural Concreting is the perfect next step in your career. This nationally accredited qualification is designed to assess your practical abilities on-site, without the need for classroom-based learning or written exams.
Structural concreting involves preparing, placing, compacting, finishing, and curing concrete to form integral structural components. This includes work on slabs, columns, beams, walls, footings, and other reinforced concrete elements.
Professionals in this area must understand concrete mixes, formwork systems, reinforcement placement, and the safe operation of tools and equipment. They must also be able to interpret construction drawings, follow health and safety protocols, and work efficiently within a construction team.
Concrete is at the heart of the built environment—and if you’re one of the skilled professionals behind its proper placement and finishing, you deserve recognition. The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Structural Concreting validates your experience, enhances your qualifications, and helps you stand out in a competitive industry.
Whether you’re working on residential developments or major infrastructure projects, this qualification is your blueprint for building a stronger, more secure future in construction.
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)-Structural Concreting, to achieve the qualification candidates must complete all the mandatory units and one optional unit 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 |
| 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 workplace | 1 |
| Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
| Title | Level |
| Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace | 1 |
| 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 workplace | 2 |
| 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 workplace | 2 |
| 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 workplace | 2 |
Upon successful completion of the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting, 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.
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.
Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when placing and compacting concrete.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when placing and compacting concrete.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when placing and compacting concrete.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to place and compact concrete.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when placing and compacting concrete.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when placing and compacting concrete.
- Comply with the given contract information to place and compact concrete 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.
Preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare, mix and distribute concrete and mortars.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing, mixing and distributing concrete and mortars.
- Comply with the given contract information to prepare, mix and distribute concrete and mortars to the required specification.
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.
Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- Maintain safe working practices when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and dismantle access/working platforms.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- Comply with the given contract information to erect and dismantle access/working platforms to the required specification
Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to cut, drill and shape construction related materials.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.
- Comply with the given contract information to cut, drill and shape construction related materials to the required specification.
Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to lay, place or apply construction related materials.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when laying, placing or applying construction related materials.
- Comply with the given contract information to lay, place or apply construction related materials to the required specification.
Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare and mix construction related materials.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing and mixing construction related materials.
- Comply with the given contract information to prepare and mix construction related materials 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.
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 forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of forward tipping dumpers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.
- Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers are to be carried out.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
- Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.
- Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using forward tipping dumpers to the required specification.
Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of ride-on rollers to carry out compacting operations.
- Organise with others the sequence and operation in which compacting operations using ride-on rollers are to be carried out.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out compacting operations using ride-on rollers.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and carrying out compacting operations using ride-on rollers.
- Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out compacting operations using ride-on rollers.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing for and compacting materials.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and compacting materials.
- Comply with the given contract information to compact materials using ride-on rollers 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.
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
- Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources.
- Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.
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.
Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install, construct, maintain, dismantle and remove temporary works.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works.
- Comply with the given contract information to install, construct, maintain, dismantle and remove temporary works 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) – Structural Concreting is designed for individuals working in the construction and civil engineering sectors who are directly involved in concrete placement and structural concrete work. This qualification is especially suitable for:
- Concrete Operatives and Groundworkers
Professionals who place, compact, finish, and cure concrete as part of their daily duties on-site. - General Construction Labourers
Those seeking to specialize in structural concreting and gain formal recognition for their practical skills. - Formwork and Shuttering Carpenters
Workers who assist in preparing the molds and structures required for concrete placement. - Experienced Workers Without Formal Qualifications
Skilled individuals who have years of experience in concreting but need an official, industry-recognized certification. - Site Operatives Aiming for a CSCS Card
Candidates who want to obtain the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card, which requires a Level 2 NVQ. - Employers and Contractors
Companies looking to certify their workforce to meet compliance standards, improve quality control, and boost project safety.
This course is ideal for those who prefer hands-on, workplace-based learning rather than classroom training, as the NVQ is assessed on the job through observation and evidence collection. It provides a solid foundation for career advancement within the concrete and construction industry.
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction)-Structural Concreting
