Construction Driver Training
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 12 September 2023
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 25 September 2023
Level 2 Levels Explained
1 Year
Construction Find out more
Full-time
Construction Driver Training
Plant operations is the broad term referring to the operation and driving of heavy plant equipment such as, excavators, dumpers, rollers and telescopic handlers to name a few. Groundworks is the specific job role of preparing the ground using some of these machines within a construction, civil engineering, roads, railways or landscaping project.
In order to work on a construction site you will need to gain your Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) certification. On top of that you will gain tickets to prove you are skilled and experienced in operating and maintaining a wide range of specialist large plant machinery. To work in the industry you will need to achieve the Level 2 qualification.
On this Level 2 course, you will learn how to operate a variety of equipment including excavators, forklifts, dumpers and road rollers.
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 12 September 2023
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 25 September 2023
Level 2 Levels Explained
1 Year
Construction Find out more
Full-time
What you will learn
You will learn how to operate a variety of equipment including excavators, forklifts, dumpers and road rollers and you could gain a CITB CPCS ticket for one of the items you train on.
Entry requirements
GCSEs in English and maths at grade 2 or above and the Level 1 qualification. CSCS HSE Test completed within the last year
Work experience
As part of your course you will be required to carry out Work Experience and/or an Industry Placement
Assessment
You will be assessed through a series of practical activities such as:
Preparing and using a forward tipping dumper
Preparing ground and using an excavator to move earth
Compacting ground using a ride on roller
Operating telehandlers to load lorries
Progression
With experience, you could move into construction management, site supervision, estimating, lift planning and supervision.
You could become a plant or crane supervisor, or a plant coordinator selecting the machinery needed for each new job and assessing new equipment.
Careers in this industry:
Demolition operative
Dumper operator
Ride on roller operator
Telehandler
Tractors operator
Plant operator
Mobile plant technician
360 excavator operator

Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.

Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.
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Dates & Locations
- Course type 16-19 Adult
- Level - Level 2
- Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
- Start Date - 12 September 2023
- Apply Now
- Course type Adult
- Level - Level 2
- Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
- Start Date - 25 September 2023
- Apply Now
Course Code 10102-DSC-23, 10396-DSC-23
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