Description
NVQ Unit – Erecting and Dismantling Working Platforms – Online Course
Level 2 NVQ Unit | Duration: Approx. 70 minutes
Course Overview
This online course provides the knowledge component for the Level 2 NVQ Unit: Erecting and Dismantling Working Platforms, helping learners understand the procedures, risks, and legislation associated with safe working at height.
The final module includes a written assessment section where learners can input their responses for assessor review and use the completed document as part of their NVQ work portfolio.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Identify and interpret workplace legislation and official guidance
✅ Understand the considerations for fixed scaffolding before, during, and after assembly
✅ Safely plan and execute the use of scaffold towers and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
✅ Apply safe working practices and select the correct resources to minimise workplace injuries
Course Modules
| Module No. | Title | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Complying with Information and Legislation | 70% |
| 2 | Fixed Scaffolding – Considerations Before Assembly | 70% |
| 3 | Fixed Scaffolding – Assembly and Dismantling | 70% |
| 4 | Mobile Access Towers and MEWPs | 70% |
| 5 | Safe Working Practices | 70% |
| 6 | Final Written Exam (Assessed Submission) | 100% |
📝 Final module includes a written response section for portfolio use.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is suitable for:
- 🏗️ Learners working towards a Level 2 NVQ in Construction or Site Work
- 👷 New operatives handling working platform systems
- 📋 Site supervisors overseeing scaffolding and platform use
Why Choose This Course?
- ✅ Fulfils a core knowledge unit for NVQ Level 2 Construction pathways
- 🧠 Improves safety, efficiency, and awareness of platform systems
- 💻 100% online – learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
- 📁 Submit written evidence for assessor marking and portfolio inclusion
Further Progression
Recommended follow-up courses include:
- NVQ – Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
- COSHH Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness
- Abrasive Wheels
- Working at Height
System Requirements
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
- Memory: 1GB RAM or more
- Internet: Stable broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
- Video: Updated drivers for video playback
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