The NVQ isn’t a training course — it’s a competence-based assessment.
We’re not teaching you how to operate the machine — you already need to know that. The NVQ is about proving that you can operate plant machinery safely, efficiently, and competently in a real construction environment.

Traditionally, this kind of assessment is done on site with an assessor watching you work. But we make it easier — our assessments are carried out remotely using videos, photos, discussions, and other evidence you gather while working.

Typical evidence might include:

• Videos of you carrying out work tasks

• Photos showing site conditions, equipment, and safety measures

• Witness testimonies from supervisors or managers

• Professional discussions with your assessor

• Copies of site documentation like risk assessments or method statements

Everything is managed online — so you can complete your NVQ without taking time off work or waiting for site visits.

Not sure what kind of evidence you’d need? That’s what we’re here for — we’ll guide you through the whole process.

It’s all done remotely, and it’s simpler than you might think.

You’ll upload your evidence (videos, photos, documents, etc.) to our secure online portal. Once your assessor has reviewed and is happy with your evidence, they’ll arrange a Zoom call with you to complete a structured, discussion-based assessment.

During the call, the assessor will ask you questions about how you do your job safely and competently. It’s not a test — it’s a professional discussion based on your real work.

Example questions might include:

• “What checks do you carry out on your machine before starting work?”

• “How do you make sure your work area is safe?”

• “What would you do if you spotted a fault with your machine during use?”

• “How do you communicate with others on site during lifting operations?”

You won’t need to revise or sit an exam — you’re just explaining what you already do every day.

You’ll have up to 12 months to complete your NVQ — but most candidates finish it in under a week.

The actual timescale is completely up to you. Your assessor can’t begin until you’ve uploaded your evidence to our online portal, so the faster you send it, the faster we can assess it.

We’ll give you clear guidance from the start, so you know exactly what to upload and how to do it. Once your evidence is in — including videos, photos, documents, and your professional discussion — the process moves quickly.

Some candidates complete everything in just a few days, especially if they already have the evidence ready to go. Others take a bit longer to gather it while working on site — and that’s fine too.

No — we don’t deliver the CPCS or NPORS training courses that lead to a Red Card.

First, you’ll need a Red Card.
To get one, you’ll need to attend a practical and theory-based training course at an accredited CPCS or NPORS test centre. These courses typically last a few days and cover essential knowledge and hands-on skills. After completing the training, you’ll take a theory test and a practical assessment on the machine. If you pass, you’ll be issued a Red Trained Operator Card.

Once you’ve got your Red Card, we can help you upgrade to the Blue Card.
That’s where our NVQ comes in. We offer the NVQ you need to prove on-site competence and move up to the Blue Competent Operator Card. It’s all done remotely — no classrooms, no exams, and no hassle. You just carry on working while we assess you.

Need help understanding the steps? Get in touch and we’ll talk you through it.