Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Concrete Operations – Drilling and Sawing

This NVQ is ideal for:

• Concrete specialists involved in drilling, cutting, or sawing tasks
• Workers aiming for a Blue CSCS Card
• Operatives needing to validate skills for career advancement
• Employers looking to upskill concrete teams for compliance and safety

This NVQ covers key skills related to concrete cutting, coring, sawing, and reshaping, including the safe use of tools like diamond core drills, saws, and related machinery. It also includes health and safety, site setup, and handling resources within concrete operations.

Yes. This Level 2 NVQ is one of the required qualifications for applying for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card in the concrete drilling and sawing occupation. It proves that you are competent and qualified to carry out the work safely and to industry standards.

• Obtain an NVQ Level 6: Complete an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, demonstrating your skills and knowledge.
• Get a Black CSCS Card: Achieve the NVQ Level 6 qualification to be eligible for the Black CSCS card, which is necessary for Managing onsite.
• Meet Additional Requirements: Fulfil other requirements, such as relevant work experience and passing the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test.

Yes. If you’re a CITB-registered employer or levy payer, you may be eligible for NVQ funding. Contact Think Construction Skills to check eligibility and receive help with funding applications.

A Level 2 NVQ in construction, including the Level 2 Diploma in Concrete Operations – Drilling and Sawing, is equivalent to five GCSEs (grades A-C / 9-4)* in the UK education system. It is a recognised industry qualification for skilled tradespeople. Read more about NVQ Level 2 qualifications on our Construction NVQ Level 2 page.

See our NVQ equivalence chart here.