Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) – Movement Guide

• NVQ
• Level 2
• Main NVQ

Overview
A work-based NVQ for people who direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery in the workplace.

Who this NVQ is for
Experienced plant and vehicle marshallers, movement guides and loader/securers who control workplace movements.

Learning outcomes
On completion, candidates will be able to:
• Plan a safe movement route and identify visibility, space, ground, overhead and interface hazards.
• Establish exclusion zones, positions of safety and agreed communication methods.
• Check that the vehicle, plant, route and destination are suitable before movement starts.
• Use clear signals and communication to direct forward, reverse and restricted movements.
• Stop the activity and escalate whenever communication is lost or conditions become unsafe.
• Complete the movement safely and communicate relevant information to the work team.

Assessment
Workplace competence assessment and portfolio of evidence, using methods such as assessor observation, professional discussion, questioning, work products and suitable witness testimony. Internally assessed and quality assured by the centre, with external quality assurance by ProQual.