NOCN Plant Ops NVQ Level 2

Onsite Assessment & Training for Plant Operators

Achieve a nationally recognised NOCN Plant Operator NVQ Level 2 qualification through our onsite assessment and training programme, designed to fit around your working hours and get you qualified quickly, efficiently, and correctly.

This work-based qualification proves your competence operating plant machinery on live sites and supports progression to recognised plant competence cards, including NVQ-based routes.

What Is the NOCN Plant Operator NVQ Level 2?

The NOCN Plant Operator NVQ Level 2 is an Ofqual-regulated, competence-based qualification for plant operators working in construction and civil engineering environments.

It formally recognises your ability to operate plant machinery safely, productively, and in line with industry standards, using evidence gathered directly from your workplace.

The qualification is widely recognised by:

• Employers and principal contractors

• Training and assessment bodies

• CSCS / CPCS-aligned competence routes

• The wider UK construction industry

Plant Categories We Assess

We offer NVQ Level 2 assessment across a wide range of plant and machinery, including:

• Excavators

• Dumpers

• Rollers

• Telescopic handlers

• 360° and 180° excavators

• Forward tipping dumpers

• Ride-on rollers

• Loading shovels

• Dozers

• Specialist plant (subject to role and site access)

If you operate plant machinery on site, we can usually assess your role.

Onsite Assessment & Training – How It Works

Our NVQs are completed using a fully onsite, work-based assessment model, meaning no classroom learning and no written exams.

✔ Assessment on Your Site

An experienced plant assessor visits your site to observe you operating machinery during normal working activities.

✔ Real-World Evidence

We gather evidence through:

• Direct observation of plant operation

• Professional discussions

• Photographic and video evidence

• Method statements and site documentation

• Witness testimonies from supervisors

✔ Minimal Disruption

You continue working as normal while the assessment takes place.

Efficient Completion Using the Best Assessment Methods

We specialise in fast, compliant NVQ completion by using the most effective assessment techniques available.

Our Best-Practice Approach Includes:

• Holistic assessment across multiple units

• Smart evidence mapping to avoid duplication

• Clear assessment plans from day one

• Assessors with real plant and site experience

Many experienced operators complete their NVQ in a matter of weeks, depending on experience and site access.

No Exams. No Classroom Time.

The NOCN Plant Operator NVQ Level 2 is:

• 100% practical

• Assessed in the workplace

• Based on the machinery you already operate

If you’re already operating plant on site, this qualification is designed for you.

Card Progression & Industry Recognition

Completing a NOCN Plant Operator NVQ Level 2 supports progression to NVQ-based plant competence cards, subject to card scheme requirements.

This can help you:

• Meet site and contractor competence rules

• Demonstrate verified operating skills

• Improve employability and earning potential

• Access major construction and infrastructure projects

Who Is This Qualification For?

This NVQ is ideal for:

• Experienced plant operators

• Construction and civil engineering workers

• Operators without formal qualifications

• Those needing NVQs for competence card routes

• Employers qualifying their workforce

You must be actively operating plant machinery to enrol.

Why Choose Us?

• NOCN-approved assessment routes

• Onsite assessments nationwide

• Specialist plant assessors

• Fast-track completion available

• Minimal paperwork and admin

• Flexible scheduling around site operations

We focus on efficient, professional assessment that works around your job — not the other way around.

Entry Requirements

• Currently working as a plant operator

• Access to relevant plant machinery on site

• Ability to provide site access for assessment

No classroom attendance or prior qualifications required.

Start Your Plant Operator NVQ Level 2 Today

If you’re operating plant machinery and want a fast, flexible, onsite route to a nationally recognised qualification, the NOCN Plant Operator NVQ Level 2 is the right choice.

Contact us today to confirm your plant category and begin your assessment.

01827 313055