Road Surfacing – Plant – Surface Dressing (Machine)
A Level 2 NVQ Certificate for plant operatives operating surface dressing machines to apply binders and chippings on highway surfaces.
- Workplace portfolio route
- Flexible completion around your job
- Awarded by NOCN
- Supports CSCS Skilled / Competent Worker card applications*
Who is this qualification for?
- Surface dressing plant operatives working on highway maintenance contracts
- Operatives driving and operating binder or chip spreader plant
- Workers seeking formal recognition of their surface dressing plant skills
What you'll cover
- Pre-use checks, calibration and operation of surface dressing plant
- Understanding surface dressing design rates and specifications
- Co-ordinating binder and chipping operations on-site
- Managing traffic control during surface dressing operations
- Quality checking chip embedment and binder spread rates
Assessment & evidence
- Workplace evidence portfolio from surface dressing operations
- Assessor observations during dressing activities
- Technical discussion on surface dressing materials and processes
Evidence examples
- Plant calibration and inspection records
- Spread rate and coverage records
- Photographs of binder application and chip spreading
- Supervisor sign-off on completed dressing areas
CSCS Skilled & Competent Worker Cards
Many Level 2 NVQs are accepted as supporting evidence when applying for a CSCS Skilled Worker or Competent Worker card, depending on the occupational area. Achieving this qualification may form part of the evidence required for your card application. Not sure which card you need? We'll confirm the best route during enrolment.
* CSCS card applications have additional requirements (e.g. the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test and CSCS-specific criteria). We'll advise you on the most suitable route based on your role.
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