ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller is a vocational qualification tailored for individuals pursuing a career in land drilling within the construction, geotechnical, environmental or utilities sectors. This industry-recognised qualification validates a candidate’s competence in land drilling operations and supports safe, professional practice aligned with UK regulatory requirements.

This diploma is an ideal route for drilling operatives seeking formal recognition of their skills and experience. Developed in line with National Occupational Standards (NOS), it enables workers to demonstrate competence in real-world settings. It is a work-based qualification, meaning learners are assessed on-site without the need for classroom-based exams.

Achieving the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations offers numerous professional advantages. As an industry-recognised qualification, it provides formal recognition of a land driller’s practical competence, ensuring alignment with UK health, safety, and environmental standards. This qualification is often a prerequisite for obtaining a CSCS or CPCS Competent Operator Card, which is essential for accessing many regulated construction and infrastructure sites across the country. For individuals, it boosts employability, increases job security, and validates their technical expertise in a competitive industry. For employers, it guarantees a safer, more compliant workforce, enhancing operational credibility and reducing the likelihood of on-site incidents or regulatory breaches.

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations opens the door to a variety of career paths within the drilling and groundworks industries. Successful candidates typically progress to roles such as Land Driller, Assistant Driller, or Drilling Rig Operator, depending on experience and site exposure. The qualification provides a solid foundation for individuals looking to specialise in areas like geotechnical investigation, environmental drilling, water well drilling, or mineral exploration.

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller is more than just a qualification – it is a benchmark of professional competence in a challenging and critical industry. Whether you are just starting your journey or seeking recognition for your skills, this NVQ delivers real value by combining on-the-job training with formal certification.

Course Overview
Entry requirements
Qualification Structure
Learning Outcomes
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ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller
6 Mandatory units + 1 Optional units

6-12 Months Course Duration

ProQual AB Ltd is an Awarding Body that is recognised and approved by Ofqual to develop and award qualifications. Inspire College of Technologies is Approved Training Centre of ProQual.

1. Age Requirement

Candidates must be at least 16 years old.

2. Educational Background

A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is preferred, as these skills are essential for understanding course content and completing assessments.

3. Work Experience

While prior experience in land drilling or a related field is beneficial, it is not mandatory. However, candidates should have some exposure to the construction or engineering sectors to better understand the context of the training.

4. Language Proficiency

Proficiency in English is necessary for effective communication and comprehension of course materials. Non-native speakers may need to demonstrate their language skills through an assessment.

5. Commitment to Learning

Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in land drilling operations and a commitment to completing the course requirements.

Mandatory Units

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller, to achieve the qualification candidates must achieve a minimum of 53 credits (Total qualification time 570 hours):

29 credits from the Mandatory units, plus
A minimum of 24 credits from pathway 1 in Group B;
Candidates may choose to do any of the Additional units from Group C but they will not count towards qualification.

Mandatory Units

Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Value	GLH
Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace	2	14	47
Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace	2	10	33
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace	1	2	7
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace	2	3	10

Group B

Candidates must complete both Mandatory units and one Optional unit

Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Value	GLH
Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work and Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the Workplace	2	12	40
Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling Specification Programme in the Workplace	2	43	143

Optional Units

Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Value	GLH
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace	2	12	40
Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace	2	8	27
Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace	2	4	13
Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace	2	8	27
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace	2	8	27

Group C Optional Units

Unit Title	Unit Level	Credit Value	GLH
Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	18	60
Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	30	100
Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	18	60
Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	16	53
Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	16	53
Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	25	83
Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	16	53
Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace	2	30	100
Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace	2	80	267
Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace	2	20	67
Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace	2	16	53
Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace	2	80	267
Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace	2	85	283
Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace	2	80	267
Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace	2	70	233
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace	2	16	53
Preparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors for Non-agricultural Activities in the Workplace	2	20	67
Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace	2	18	60
Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace	2	12	40

Learning outcomes of this course ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations:

Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace

Interpret the given information and the work programme when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Prepare for the work when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Maintain safe working practices when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Implement and maintain the specified work activity to the given requirements when contributing to the specified drilling programme.

Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when establishing work area protection and safety
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when establishing work area protection and safety.
Maintain safe working practices when establishing work area protection and safety.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to establish work area protection and safety.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when establishing work area protection and safety.
Complete the work within the allocated time when establishing work area protection and safety.
Comply with the given contract information to establish work area protection and safety 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.

Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work and Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the Workplace

Interpret the given information and requirements relating to the protection and safety of the work and environment surrounding the drilling area
Establish and maintain the protection and safety of the work and environment surrounding the drilling area.
Maintain safe working practices when providing for and maintaining the security of the work and environment surrounding the drilling area.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when providing for and maintaining the security of the work and environment surrounding the drilling area.
Dismantle and remove protection and safety arrangements from the work and environment surrounding the drilling area.

Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling Specification Programme in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the work when drilling and completing holes to the drilling specification programme.
Determine the position of the hole(s) when drilling and completing holes to the drilling specification programme.
Maintain safe working practices when drilling and completing holes to the drilling specification programme.
Position and orientate the drilling rig to drill and complete holes to the drilling specification programme.
Drill holes to the drilling specification programme.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area, environment and equipment when drilling and completing holes to the drilling specification programme.
Complete the hole(s) to the drilling specification programme.

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 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.

Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace

Work safely at all times when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.Know how to comply with relevant health and safety legislation and official guidance when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
Follow the relevant maintenance schedules for the required work when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.Carry out checks and/or basic maintenance activities within the limits of their personal authority in the specified sequence and agreed time scale.
Carry out checks and/or basic maintenance activities within the limits of their personal authority in the specified sequence and agreed time scale.
Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
Complete relevant maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
Dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.

Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of powered tools and/or equipment
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to prepare and use powered tools and/or equipment.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and using powered tools and/or equipment.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for sustain powered tools and/or equipment.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when using powered tools and/or equipment.
Carry out-pre-use preparation inspections on powered tools and/or equipment in accordance with given procedures.
Operate powered tools and/or equipment in accordance with safe working practices to achieve the working outcome.

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 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.

Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the preparation for and the slinging and signalling of loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which the slinging and signalling of loads is to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out slinging and signalling of loads.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and slinging and signalling loads.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and when slinging and signalling loads.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when slinging and signalling loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and slinging and signalling loads.
Comply with the given contract information to prepare to and sling and signal loads for movement to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of overhead cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using overhead cranes are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using overhead cranes.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using overhead cranes.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using overhead cranes to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of excavator cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using excavator cranes are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using excavator cranes.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using excavator cranes.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using excavator cranes to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of rough terrain masted forklifts to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which rough terrain masted forklift operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting and transferring loads with rough terrain masted forklifts.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with rough terrain masted types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with rough terrain masted types.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using rough terrain masted forklifts to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of industrial counterbalanced forklifts to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which industrial counterbalanced forklift operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with industrial counterbalanced forklifts.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with industrial counterbalanced types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with industrial counterbalanced types.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using industrial counterbalanced forklifts to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of sideloaders to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which sideloader operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with sideloaders.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with sideloader types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with sideloader types.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using sideloaders to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of telescopic handlers to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which telescopic handler’s operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and Transferring loads.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out telescopic handler operations.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out telescopic handler operations.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using telescopic handlers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of reach trucks to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which reach truck operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with reach trucks.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with masted reach types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with masted reach types.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using reach trucks to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of 180 degree excavators to carry out extracting and excavating operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting and excavating operations with 180 degree excavators.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting and excavating materials using 180 degree excavators.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting and excavating materials using 180 degree excavators.
Comply with the given contract information to extract and excavate materials using 180 degree excavators to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of skid steer loaders to carry out extracting operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using skid steer loaders are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with skid steer loaders.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using skid steer loaders.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using skid steer loaders.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using skid steer loaders.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using skid steer loaders.
Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using skid steer loaders to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of loader compressors to catty out extracting operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using loader compressors are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with loader compressors.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using loader compressors.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using loader compressors.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using loader compressors.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using loader compressors.
Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using loader compressors to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of 360 degree excavators to carry out extracting operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using 360 degree excavators are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with 360 degree excavators.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using 360 degree excavators.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using 360 degree excavators
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using 360 degree excavators.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using 360 degree excavators.
Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using 360 degree excavators to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of crawler dozers to carry out excavating and/or forming operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out excavating and/or forming operations with crawler dozers.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when excavating and/or forming materials using crawler dozers.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and excavating and/or forming materials using crawler dozers.
Comply with the given contract information to excavate and/or form ground using crawler dozers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate Ground in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of 360 degree excavators to carry out excavating operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which excavating operations using 360 degree excavators are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out excavating operations with 360 degree excavators.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out excavating operations using 360 degree excavators.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out excavating operations using 360 degree excavators.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when excavating materials using 360 degree excavators.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and excavating materials using 360 degree excavators.
Comply with the given contract information to excavate materials using 360 degree excavators to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of concrete pumps to carry out pumping and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which pumping and discharging operations using concrete pumps are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out pumping operations with concrete pumps.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when pumping materials using concrete pumps.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and pumping and discharging materials using concrete pumps.
Comply with the given contract information to receive, pump and discharge materials using concrete pumps 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 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 to carry out transporting and discharging operations with forward tipping dumpers.
Maintain safe 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 transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.
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 Agricultural-based Tractors for Nonagricultural Activities in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of agricultural-based tractors to carry out non-agricultural activities
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out nonagricultural activities with agricultural-based tractors.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when undertaking nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and undertaking non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
8 Comply with the given contract information to carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of concrete pumps to carry out pumping and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which concrete pumping operations using concrete pumps are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out concrete pumping operations with concrete pumps.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when pumping materials using concrete pumps.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and pumping and discharging materials using concrete pumps
Comply with the given contract information to receive, pump and discharge materials using concrete pumps to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of selfpropelled bowsers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out transporting and discharging operations with self-propelled bowsers.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when transporting and discharging materials using selfpropelled bowsers.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using self-propelled bowsers.
Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using self-propelled bowsers to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of scissortype MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with scissor-type MEWPs.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using scissor-type MEWPs
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using scissor-type MEWPs.
Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using scissortype MEWPs to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of boom-type MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with boom-type MEWPs
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using boom-type MEWPs
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using boom-type MEWPs.
Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using boomtype MEWPs to the required specification.

Preparing and Operating Mast Climber-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace

Interpret the given information relating to the use of mast climber-type MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using mast climber-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with mast climbertype MEWPs.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using mast climber-type MEWPs.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using mast climber-type MEWPs.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using mast climber-type MEWPs.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using mast climber-type MEWPs.
Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using mast climber-type MEWPs to the required specification.

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller is designed for a diverse range of individuals interested in establishing or advancing their careers in the land drilling industry. This course is particularly suitable for:

New entrants to the land drilling industry who wish to develop a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills in drilling operations.
Current drilling operatives working under supervision who are ready to demonstrate their competence and transition into more independent roles.
Experienced land drillers with no formal qualifications, looking to gain recognition for their existing skills and achieve a certified standard of competence.
Operatives seeking CSCS or CPCS card eligibility, as this NVQ supports applications for skilled worker status under various construction schemes.
Individuals working in geotechnical, environmental, or utilities sectors, particularly those involved in drilling for site investigations, monitoring, or infrastructure projects.
Drilling team members aiming for career progression, as this qualification lays the groundwork for supervisory roles and higher-level NVQs.

This qualification is suitable for candidates of all ages, provided they are employed in a relevant role where they can demonstrate the required competencies through on-site assessment and evidence gathering.

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FAQs for ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller

This course is designed to assess and certify the competence of individuals working in land drilling operations, ensuring they meet industry and safety standards in real working environments.

This course is ideal for new entrants, current drilling operatives, and experienced workers seeking formal recognition of their skills in land drilling across geotechnical, environmental, or construction sectors.

There are no formal academic entry requirements, but learners must be employed in a suitable land drilling role where they can be assessed on-site during their normal work activities.

The qualification improves job prospects, enables eligibility for CSCS or CPCS cards, and provides a recognised benchmark of competence, supporting career progression within the land drilling and ground investigation industries.

Yes, the ProQual NVQ Diploma is recognised internationally, especially in countries where UK-based qualifications are valued in the construction, drilling, and environmental sectors.