This qualification is designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding, and skills in operating plant machinery, enabling you to work safely, efficiently, and effectively in the workplace. It provides the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognized certification that aligns with established occupational standards for your specific activities. By completing this qualification, you will strengthen your ability to maintain a safe and productive work environment, minimizing risks to yourself and others.

The qualification focuses on assessing your knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Following general health, safety, and welfare regulations in the workplace
• Adopting productive working practices in the workplace
• Preparing and operating plant machinery safely and effectively

Assessment includes compiling a portfolio of evidence and observing your performance in a workplace setting.

For detailed information on the unit content, refer to the Qualification Specification and Appendix A.

This qualification is open to individuals aged 18 and above.

This qualification is supported by ConstructionSkills, the Skills Council for construction and the built environment.

This qualification is for you if you are currently working – or are looking for work – and wish to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in plant operations.